Containerized Waste Collection Services

The University of Louisville is seeking proposals for containerized solid-waste collection, dumpster and compactor provision, hauling, and disposal services for the University and participating Green City Partnership entities in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

University of Louisville > Partnership for a Green City


General
Open
1207830
Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM
5 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
stephen.mcmillin@louisville.edu
Submission Instructions
Online
Technical proposal, Financial proposal
Description

The University of Louisville is soliciting proposals for a contractor to provide ongoing containerized collection of primarily non-recycled, non-hazardous solid waste. The contractor must furnish trucks, dumpsters and other containers where required, compactors, equipment, qualified drivers, labor, hauling, and disposal at permitted facilities. Services include regular and on-call collection, special-waste roll-off services, container placement and setup, maintenance, cleaning, repair or replacement, and reporting of collected tonnage or cubic yards. The scope covers University facilities and may be used by participating Partnership for a Green City entities, including Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville Metro Government, Jefferson Community & Technical College, and the Louisville Regional Airport Authority. The proposal must address qualifications and ability to perform, related experience, financial pricing, environmental impact, and other relevant information. Pricing is required on the attached price proposal sheet for each participating partner, additional on-call services, leasing options, and a potential single contract covering all partners. The contractor must provide at least three relevant references, identify permitted waste-management facilities, and furnish required insurance and performance and payment bonds. The resulting contract is intended to run for five years from award, with possible annual renewals by written mutual agreement.

Classification Codes
NAICS562111Solid Waste Collection
PSCS205Trash/Garbage Collection Services - Including Portable Sanitation Services
Smart Codes
containerized waste collectiondumpster rental servicessolid waste disposal
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 3, 2026-Release of RFP
Sep 30, 2026-Deadline for Written Questions
Oct 14, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Nov 2, 2026-Offeror Presentations (optional)
Presentations may be required during the week of November 2, 2026; the University will determine whether presentations are required.
Nov 9, 2026-Letter of Intent to Negotiate Contract
Jan 1, 2027-Desired Contract Effective Date
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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