BID - Collection & Disposal, Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics 2009

This document is a request for proposal (RFP) for waste management services from the City of Newport News. The contractor is required to submit an invoice for services rendered within ten days following the end of the preceding month. The invoice should include the quantity and tonnage of materials removed, along with unit prices. The contractor should also submit all necessary documentation with the invoice. The technical proposal section of the RFP requires the offeror to present their qualifications and understanding of the tasks to be performed. They should address each evaluating criterion and provide a work plan, safety considerations, waste transportation and disposal methods, procedures for handling unidentified waste, equipment and supplies to be provided, and training for both contractor and Newport News personnel. The offeror can also provide suggestions for alternative approaches to the tasks. The statement of qualifications should include information about the offeror's organizational and staff experience in waste management. They should provide references for similar programs performed and describe key managerial and operations personnel. The proposal should also identify any subcontractors to be used and provide information about licenses and permits. The RFP also mentions the resolution of complaints from participants at collection events and encourages the utilization of small, minority, and women-owned businesses. The cost proposal section requires the offeror to complete an offer sheet and provide pricing for supplies and services required under the contract. The offeror should clearly state all costs associated with collecting, removing, and disposing of the waste. Transportation costs should be included unless specified otherwise. The offeror should also list and explain any waste profile approval fees, training costs for Newport News personnel, and any other miscellaneous charges. The evaluation criteria state that each proposal will be evaluated for compliance with the RFP instructions and the mandatory terms.