This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town") is issuing this Request For Proposals (this "RFP") seeking proposals ("Proposals") from qualified, licensed firms ("Proposers") with demonstrated experience and qualifications. to provide curb side solid waste collection and disposal services, bulk waste collection and disposal services, recycling services and green waste services within the corporate limits of the Town (the "Services"). In accordance with the Town's Procurement Code, the Town will accept sealed Proposals for the Services specified. Serviceable units (including town homes and patio homes multifamily homes, some of which may not require service) within the corporate limits of the Town is approximately 9,300 and this number should be used in preparing the Proposal. The Town estimates that 30% of Fountain Hills residents are part-time based upon data utilized by the Fountain Hills Sanitary District. The Town has not independently verified this estimate. The Town is also not able to provide information as to how many of the part-time residents live in single family detached homes (requiring individual Carts) as opposed to multifamily homes that do not utilize individual Carts for the residents. A resident cannot opt out of Waste Services and Recycling Services; Green Waste Services are required to be offered by the Contractor, but participation by residents is voluntary. Residents may receive additional Solid Waste Carts so long as such additional Carts are picked up on the same day as the initial Solid Waste Cart. The Proposer shall propose a price for additional Solid Waste Carts. Fountain Hills has approximately eight locations for front loading containers, including local parks, municipal buildings and two fire stations. The Town may sponsor one or two special events each year (i.e. St. Patrick's Day celebration) that would require large front loading containers. The Town of Fountain Hills is located in the northeast portion of the Phoenix Valley and is bordered by the McDowell Mountain Regional Park within Maricopa County. The Town is east of the City of Scottsdale, north of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and west of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Fountain Hills includes approximately 166 linear miles of paved roadway and approximately 38 linear miles for gated/private paved roadways. The Town is also renowned for its preservation of the natural desert, its abundant wildlife, scenic qualities and dark skies. One of Fountain Hills' most valuable assets is its natural beauty. The Town's scenic terrain provides for a wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and golf in support of healthy lifestyles. Fountain Hills contains some of the more challenging and picturesque golf courses in the State of Arizona. Its dark skies provide opportunities for star gazing. Fountain Hills was named by Phoenix Magazine as the best place to live in the Valley of the Sun and was cited as "a welcome oasis on the outskirts of a metropolis." The small town charm, lakeside park, Town Center, relaxed desert lifestyle, lush desert landscapes, diverse landforms, public art, and idyllic location at the foothills of a picturesque mountain setting overlooking Fountain Park make Fountain Hills an oasis in the desert. A step away from the bustling Phoenix metro area, Fountain Hills' aesthetics and natural desert setting creates a desirable environment for a variety of lifestyles. Artists, professionals, retirees, singles, new families, permanent and seasonal residents call this world apart home. Final Date and Time for Inquires: October 24, 2025, 5:00pm. Proposers shall submit all inquiries regarding this RFP via the Town's e-Procurement Portal, located at online. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the Town's e-Procurement Portal. Bidders may also click "Follow" on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to proposers who follow this solicitation on the online. Verbal or telephone inquiries directed to Town staff will not be answered. Within two business days following the Final Date for Inquiries listed in the timeline of this RFP, answers to all questions received will be posted in the Town's e-Procurement Portal, and e-mailed to all parties who follow the project. No questions, submitted in any form, will be answered after the Final Date for Inquiries. Shortlist Announced for Oral Interviews (if necessary):November 20, 2025 Oral Interviews (if necessary):4th week of November Target Town Council Award Date: January 6, 2026 Anticipated Agreement Start Date: January 15, 2027. Litigation, Regulatory Actions and Liquidated Damages History. Proposer shall describe all past and pending civil, legal, regulatory and criminal actions in which $2,500 or more was initially sought or ultimately obtained, that: (a) are (i) now pending or which have occurred in the past five years, (ii) against key personnel, Proposer, Proposer's subcontractors and all subsidiaries owned by Proposer and (iii) related to the scope of work described by this RFP and occurring within Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Utah or Colorado; or (b) involve a governmental entity as a party. Contractor shall collect, once per week on a scheduled day, all Solid Waste Carts from each Residential Service Unit in the Town. Contractor shall deliver the Residential Solid Waste collected to the Disposal Facility and dispose of the Residential Solid Waste at the Disposal Facility. Upon the receipt of a written work order from the Town, Contractor shall provide additional Solid Waste Cart collection and non-collection day Collection Services. Contractor shall provide a process for collecting residential bulk waste of up to six cubic yards from each Residential Service Unit in the Town at least once per year by routes/areas on dates and in the sequence approved inwriting by the Town. Contractor shall provide notice Contractor shall deliver the Bulk Waste collected to the Recycling Facility or the Disposal Facility. If the Bulk Waste is delivered to the Recycling Facility, Contractor shall process and market the Bulk Waste at the Recycling Facility. If the Bulk Waste is delivered to the Disposal Facility, Contractor shall dispose of the Residential Solid Waste at the Disposal Facility. Upon the receipt of a written work order from the Town, Contractor shall provide additional Bulk Waste Collection Services. Unless the Proposal states otherwise, or unless otherwise provided within this RFP, the Town reserves the right to award by individual line item, by group of line items, or as a total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the Town. As per Adda 2, Final Date and Time for Inquires October 24, 2025, 5:00pm