Request for Proposals

RFP 2023-02 Residential Solid Waste, Recycling and Yard Waste Services

The City of Wildwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, is seeking proposals for collection, processing, hauling and disposal of residential solid waste, recyclables and yard waste.

Any firm desiring to furnish a quotation for such services shall submit proposals following the instructions and format of the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, which are available at Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main Street, Wildwood, Missouri, 63040, (636) 458-0440. Proposal Packages can also be downloaded at https://www.cityofwildwood.com/Bids.aspx Bid packages can also be previewed or purchased in hard copy or electronic form from Drexel Technologies at http://planroom.drexeltech.com or by calling (314) 872-0900.

Sealed proposals shall be delivered to the Department of Public Works, City of Wildwood, 16860 Main Street, Wildwood, Missouri 63040, by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday April 3, 2023. Sealed envelopes should be clearly labeled "Sealed Proposals for Residential Solid Waste, Recycling and Yard Waste Services", with the Contractor's name. One original and three (3) photocopies of the proposal shall be furnished. If sent by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposals must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City at the location stated in this paragraph.

Proposals received prior to the time of opening will be securely kept, unopened. No responsibility shall be attached to the City for the premature or non-opening of a proposal not properly addressed and identified.

Proposals arriving after the above specified time, whether sent by mail, courier or in person, shall not be accepted. These proposals will either be refused or returned unopened. It is the Contractor's responsibility for timely delivery regardless of the method used. Mailed proposals which are delivered after the specified time will not be accepted regardless of the postmarked date or time on the envelope.

Facsimile ("fax") machine transmitted proposals shall not be accepted, nor will the City transmit the RFP documents to prospective Contractors by way of a facsimile machine.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals; waive formalities, technical requirements and/or deficiencies and irregularities; solicit new proposals; or further negotiate with the Contractor of its choice if some other manner of negotiation better serves the City's interests.