Call for Bids

Skagit County Solid Waste Long Haul Transport and Disposal

Skagit County, Washington, Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division (“County”) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals for solid waste transport and disposal services. It is the purpose of this RFP solicitation to secure long-term transport and disposal services for solid waste collected at the Skagit County Transfer and Recycling Station. The County is seeking proposals from experienced entities that are technical, financially, and legally qualified to provide the required services.
The County’s current contract for solid waste receiving, transport, and disposal services expires on September 30, 2023. The 2012 amendment to the current contract granted the County the right to extend the current contract to such time. Appendix A contains a complete copy of the current long haul contract (as amended)

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Sealed written proposals (including complete submission of qualifications and all other information and materials specified in this RFP) shall be submitted to the:4

Clerk of the Board at the Skagit County Commissioners Office located at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, no later than 4:00 pm on February 24, 2023 (“Proposal Due Date”).

1/24/23: PLEASE NOTE: On page 14 of the Request for Proposals, it states that questions are due February 24, 2023. That is incorrect. Questions are due by January 26, 2023 and final proposals are due by 4:00 pm, Friday, February 24, 2023.

Questions shall be submitted to the Solid Waste Division Manager by email to: margog@co.skagit.wa.us, no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, February 24, 2023.

Oral questions will not be accepted or answered. Questions must be in written form, by letter or email. An addendum to this RFP will be issued by the Solid Waste Division as a result of the questions generated under this competitive solicitation to all plan holders.

A Silent Period established between the time the County publishes notice of the RFP and the time that the County recommends award of the RFP (prior to the public hearing on the proposed Contract). The Silent Period includes the issuance, submittal receipt, and evaluation of the RFP. All proposers, consultants, or individuals acting on their behalf are hereby prohibited from contacting or lobbying any County employee, official, or representative regarding this RFP during the Silent Period other that the County’s designated representative (the Skagit County Solid Waste Division Manager, or her designee). Failure to observe to the Silent Period may disqualify the proposer and/or delay or void the RFP.