This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Castroville, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Castroville (City) is seeking proposals from qualified waste management firms to provide municipal solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling services. The City intends to award a contract to a service provider capable of delivering reliable, high-quality, and costeffective waste collection services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers within the city limits. Deadline for Questions: April 18, 2025 Questions regarding this request must be submitted in writing to John Gomez at John.Gomez@castrovilletx.gov with "RFP Solid Waste Services" in the subject line. The City will issue responses and clarifications via addenda, which will be posted on the City's website. Late submissions will not be considered. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and negotiate with the most qualified firm. The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling services in accordance with the requirements outlined below. 1. Residential Waste Collection _ Curbside Collection: Provide once-per-week collection of residential solid waste using 96-gallon carts. _ Bulk Waste & Brush Collection: Provide monthly collection of up to six (6) cubic yards of bulk waste and brush per household. _ Recycling Services: Provide weekly collection of recyclables using a designated 96- gallon recycling cart per household. Alternate recycling methods including community drop-off recycling centers may be considered. _ Hazardous Waste Disposal: Provide an "At Your Door Special Collection" service for household hazardous waste and electronic waste (if applicable). 2. Commercial & Industrial Waste Collection _ Light Commercial Collection: Provide weekly collection for businesses using 96- gallon carts. _ Commercial Dumpsters: Offer collection services for businesses and institutions using 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 cubic yard containers. Frequency of collection will be as agreed upon with each business. _ Roll-Off Services: Provide 20, 30, and 40 cubic yard roll-off bins for industrial and high-volume waste generators. 3. City Services The selected provider must provide the following services at no cost to the City: 1. Collection and disposal of solid waste at all municipal facilities, including City Hall, parks, the library, and other City-owned properties. 2. Provision of dumpsters at major City events (minimum four events per year). 3. Annual contribution of six (6) free roll-off containers for City use two (2) at Public Works. 4. Senior Citizen Billing Discount: Offer reduced-rate services for eligible senior residents, including door-to-door collection if required. 5. Emergency Services: In the event of a natural disaster or storm event, the contractor must be prepared to assist with debris collection, same day but no later than next day 6. Customer Service & Complaint Resolution: Maintain a local or toll-free customer service hotline with a response time of no more than 24 hours for complaints or missed collections. 7. Community Support: Provide evidence of financial or in-kind support for local community and/or non-profit organizations.