RFB -Solid Waste Pickup and Disposal

CITY OF SALEM, MISSOURI
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Title: Solid Waste Pickup and Disposal
Date Issued: June 24, 2026
Due Date and Time: July 30, 2026; 3:00 PM
Submit SEALED Proposals To: City of Salem, Missouri
Office of City Clerk
400 N. Iron Street
Salem, MO 65560
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Salem is requesting sealed bids for Contract Solid Waste pickup and disposal services.
Bids should be submitted with residential solid waste pickup and biosolids hauling and disposal
only. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026. Bids are for a three-year
contract to commence on September 1, 2026, until August 31, 2031. Please write "SOLID WASTE
BID" on envelope and mail to City Clerk, City of Salem, 400 North Iron Street, Salem, Missouri,
65560. The City reserves the right to refuse any and/or all bids.
Questions regarding this RFB should be addressed to Sally Burbridge, City Administrator,
cityadministrator@salemmo.com, 573-729-4811. Please check our website at
https://www.salemmo.com/city/government/bids/index.php for the latest updates to this packet
prior to submitting your bid.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City of Salem, Missouri, is in the middle of the Missouri Ozarks. The 2021 US Census, American
Community Survey estimates approximately 4,623 residents. The City of Salem, Missouri, is a
fourth-class city and operates under a Mayor/Board of Aldermen/City Administrator form of
government, providing a wide variety of public services, including police, parks and recreation, a
municipal airport, street maintenance, electric, water and wastewater treatment services.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
The Solid Waste Pickup and Disposal may include, but are not limited to the following services:
1. Weekday, curbside, pickup, transportation, and disposal of residential solid waste.
2. Hauling and disposal of six 20ft long, 39 cubic yard roll-off dumpsters annually for
wastewater treatment plant sludge removal. The City already owns the dumpsters; the
contractor is responsible for hauling and disposal of biosolids only
SCHEDULE
Every effort will be made to adhere to the following schedule regarding this proposal, although it
may be altered at the City's convenience.
Release of advertisements of RFB June 26, 2026
Deadline for questions July 17, 2026
Proposal submission deadline July 30, 2026 @ 3 PM
Bid Opening @ City Hall Council Chambers, July 30, 2026 @ 3:15 PM
202 N. Washington St., Salem, MO 65560
Final Selection & Board Approval August 25, 2026
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PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND AWARD
Submission
All proposals must be received by the City Clerk, City of Salem, Missouri, 400 N Iron Street, Salem,
Missouri 65560 prior to 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Bid opening will be at 3:15 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 202 N.
Washington St., Salem, MO.
The Respondent shall submit, at a minimum, the following information/documents as part of the
proposal:
1. Cover letter including statement of understanding of the services being requested and any
other information that would assist the City in making a selection.
2. Organizational Overview: A description of the applicant's organization, years in existence,
and structure.
3. Qualifications: Provide a summary of the key strengths and qualifications of your firm and
an overview of the capabilities your firm would offer in delivering the requested services
and scope (experience in providing the requested services).
4. List of References:
a. Provide a minimum of three references being municipal or state government
entities of with which your firm has provided similar services.
Cost of Proposal:
1. Provide the fee schedule that your firm will use to charge the City for providing services as
outlined in the Scope of Services.
2. Any additional fees or costs for the services identified in this RFB that are not included in
the fees presented.
Award and Selection
Each proposal will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Experience & Qualifications
2. Ability to provide services as outlined in RFB Scope of Services
3. Schedule of fees related to proposed and additional costs
All proposals shall be accepted or rejected by the City of Salem, Missouri, Board of Aldermen.
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