The City of Jourdanton (“CITY”) seeks Proposals from qualified proponents interested in providing municipal solid waste services as described in this Request for Proposals (RFP). The successful proposer will be granted an exclusive franchise, license and privilege within the territorial jurisdiction of the CITY and shall furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, trucks, and all other items necessary to collect waste materials during the term of this Contract. This includes waste containers no greater than 10 cubic yards for construction debris removal. 

Municipal solid waste services include refuse collection, disposal and bulk pick up services for the City of Jourdanton. Selection shall be made on the basis of the proposals most advantageous to the CITY, as determined by the CITY based on evaluation of proposal requirements. This solicitation process is governed by law and rules pertaining to “discretionary contracts.” It is not a statutory competitive solicitation. The CITY reserves the right not to award the contract and to amend or negotiate terms of the contract after reviewing proposals that were submitted or at any time thereafter while proposals are pending. CONTRACTORS (Proponents) interested in performing these services must submit a proposal in accordance with the following minimum requirements contained in this document.

Following is a list of projected dates with respect to this RFP:

Release RFP September 16, 2024

Newspaper Advertisement Dates October 9, 2024 and October 16, 2024

Final Questions Accepted October 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Proposals Due October 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Contract considered by City Council November 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Commencement of Contract January 1, 2025