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Schertz launches RFP process for municipal solid waste collection; proposals due March 5
Summary
City staff and consultant outlined the RFP timetable and candidate service options including 96‑gallon carts, once‑ or twice‑weekly service, and updated recycling containers; public outreach via FlashVote planned before final recommendation on April 1.
Schertz City staff and consultant Lynn Lantrop kicked off the request for proposals (RFP) process for municipal solid waste services, outlining service options, procurement milestones and public engagement plans leading to an April 1 recommendation to council.
Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez said the city’s legacy contract expires June 30, 2025, and staff are preparing a full best‑value RFP. Consultant Lynn Lantrop said the RFP will be posted and available to vendors, a mandatory pre‑proposal conference is scheduled for February 11, proposals will be due March 5, and staff will return to council with a recommendation on April 1.
Lantrop described common options the RFP will request and evaluate: citywide 96‑gallon carts for household garbage, once‑weekly or twice‑weekly collection options, a 96‑gallon recycling cart (expected to increase recycling tonnage compared with small 18‑gallon bins), and brush/bulk allowances (staff proposed up to 3 cubic yards per collection). He said vendors will be required to supply equipment meeting age limits (no truck older than 4 years at contract start; ongoing limits during the contract), GPS tracking and reporting, liquidated damages for contract performance failures and optional household hazardous waste pickup programs.
Public affairs director Linda Klepper outlined community outreach plans: the city will run a short resident feedback survey through FlashVote and provide preliminary results in mid‑March; if the council approves a new contract with service changes, the city will execute an outreach campaign beginning in April (digital, print and in‑person materials) and continue reminders through September to help residents transition to new collection schedules and cart programs.
Lantrop said evaluation will be best‑value (technical narrative weighted higher than price) with price still an important element; staff plans to score proposals and present a ranked recommendation for council consideration. Gonzalez emphasized staff’s intent to ensure vendor proposals address service reliability and transparency; council members asked about evaluation criteria and operations details. No formal council action was taken; staff expects to return April 1 with a recommended award.
