KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
KIB Solid Waste Collection Contract
FY2027-03
June 8, 2026
Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-9341
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Table of Contents
Request for Proposals .............................................................................................................. 4
Proposer Registration Form ...................................................................................................... 5
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6
2. Important Dates............................................................................................................. 6
3. Scope of Work............................................................................................................... 6
A. Introduction. .............................................................................................................. 6
B. Contract Type. .......................................................................................................... 6
C. Background............................................................................................................... 6
D. Specifications............................................................................................................ 7
1. Term of Contract: ...................................................................................................... 7
2. Transition Planning:................................................................................................... 8
3. Public Outreach and Education:................................................................................ 8
4. Operational Coordination and Reporting ................................................................... 8
5. Mandatory Subscription Enforcement: ...................................................................... 9
6. Observation and Reporting of Non-Compliance........................................................ 9
7. Disposal Fee Responsibilities ................................................................................... 9
8. Regularly Scheduled Collection and Subscription Services ...................................... 9
9. Services Required: .................................................................................................. 10
10. Recycling Collection Services: ................................................................................ 12
11. Alternate 1 - Additional Recycling Services:............................................................ 12
12. Container Ownership, Repairs, and Maintenance:.................................................. 13
13. Vector Control: ........................................................................................................ 13
14. Transportation and Disposal: .................................................................................. 13
15. Sanitation and Spill Prevention: .............................................................................. 13
16. Performance Standards: ......................................................................................... 14
17. Contract Penalties and Liquidated Damages .......................................................... 14
18. Customer Service:................................................................................................... 14
19. Billing and Financial Management: ......................................................................... 14
20. All-Inclusive Rates and Cost Recovery Restrictions ............................................... 15
21. Reporting and Recordkeeping:................................................................................ 15
22. Contract Rate Adjustment Mechanism: ................................................................... 15
23. Code Supremacy and Compliance Integration:....................................................... 16
24. Dispute Resolution: ................................................................................................. 17
25. Additional Contract Language: ................................................................................ 17
26. Exhibits:................................................................................................................... 17
27. Definitions:............................................................................................................... 17
E. Exhibits. .................................................................................................................. 18
4. Proposal Documentation ............................................................................................. 18
5. Submittal information .................................................................................................. 22
6. Evaluation and Selection............................................................................................. 22
7. Contract....................................................................................................................... 24
8. Payment Terms ........................................................................................................... 25
9. Insurance Requirements ............................................................................................. 26
10. Financial Assurance Requirments .............................................................................. 27
11. Other Administrative Information................................................................................. 28
A. Contact Person ....................................................................................................... 28
B. Submission of Proposals ........................................................................................ 28
C. Proposers' Review and Substantive Questions ...................................................... 28
D. Solicitation Amendments and Cancellation ............................................................ 28
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E. Proposal Modifications or Withdrawals ................................................................... 28
F.
Protests................................................................................................................... 29
G. Non-Responsive Proposals .................................................................................... 29
H. Right to Reject Proposals ....................................................................................... 30
I.
Disqualification........................................................................................................ 30
J.
Retention and Ownership of Proposals .................................................................. 30
K. Confidentiality of Proposals and Evaluation Process ............................................. 31
L.
Cost of Proposal Preparation.................................................................................. 32
M. Delivery of Proposals .............................................................................................. 32
N. Compliance with Laws ............................................................................................ 32
O. Media Announcements ........................................................................................... 32
P. Acceptance of Conditions ....................................................................................... 32
Q. Binding Contract ..................................................................................................... 32
ATTACHMENT A: Proposal Cover Page .................................................................. 33
ATTACHMENT B: NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT .................................................... 34
ATTACHMENT C: Subcontractor List (If Applicable).............................................. 35
Exhibit A – KIBC 8.25 Solid Waste (Ordinance FY2026-18).................................... 36
Exhibit B – Estimated Annual Tonnage to Borough Landfill ................................. 37
Exhibit C – Bear-Human Conflict Management Areas Map.................................... 38
Exhibit D – IGBC 2024 Bear Resistant Testing Program ........................................ 39
Exhibit E – KIB Recognized Holiday List ................................................................. 40
Exhibit F – KIB General Conditions Link ................................................................. 41
Exhibit G – KIB & City Road Map Link ..................................................................... 41
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
KIB Solid Waste Collection Contract
Proposals will be received until 2:00pm (local time) on August 4, 2026, by the Kodiak Island
Borough (Borough) for solid waste collection for the Kodiak Island Borough and City Road
System.
Request for Proposal documents are available electronically through our website:
www.kodiakak.us.
Contact information for questions regarding this request for proposals:
Engineering/Facilities Department
Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
Phone: (907) 486-9341
Fax: (907) 486-9394
Email: EFprojects@kodiakak.us
Proposals will be received until the date and time stated above by mail or hand-delivery in a
sealed proposal package in the format requested. Proposals received after the time stated
above will be returned unopened.
Submit Proposals to:
Office of Finance
Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
Envelopes must be clearly marked: KIB Solid Waste Collection Contract
The Borough reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposals, to waive irregularities
or informalities in the proposals, to cancel the procurement at any time prior to contract signing,
and to give particular attention to the qualifications of the proposer. Proposals are subject to
the provisions in Section 11(J) below and the contents therein may be deemed a public record
and subject to disclosure.
Aimee Williams, Borough Manager
June 8, 2026
Publish: Anchorage Daily News
June 17, 24, 28, 2026
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Kodiak Island Borough
PROPOSER REGISTRATION FORM
IMPORTANT: In order to receive addenda and any other information which may
impact the proposal time or quantities, proposer shall fill out the contact information
below and return to the Kodiak Island Borough.
ONLY REGISTERED PROPOSERS WILL RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS.
Proposer’s Contact Information
Name of Company:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Email:
Return this form via fax, email, regular mail, or hand delivered to the following location:
Engineering/Facilities Department
Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615-6398
Phone: (907) 486-9341
Fax: (907) 486-9394
Email: EFprojects@kodiakak.us
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.