Council approves RFP to reprocure five‑year curbside solid‑waste service; 6,800 carts proposed
Summary
Marlboro County approved an RFP to solicit a five‑year curbside residential solid‑waste contract (07/01/2026–06/30/2031) requiring 6,800 95‑gallon rollout carts, with billing through residential property tax notices; the evaluation will weight cost 60% and technical criteria 40%.
The Marlboro County Council approved a request to advertise a value‑based RFP for curbside residential solid‑waste services covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with a county option to renew.
Staff outlined the contract’s key elements: the contractor must supply 95‑gallon rollout carts for residential units in the unincorporated county (6,800 carts are required for the rollout program), the county will bill service through residential property tax notices, and apartment complexes or other multifamily properties that use dumpsters are excluded. Staff estimated the cart purchases alone could approach $1 million (6,800 carts × roughly $150 each), and noted the RFP is a value‑based evaluation with 60% weight on cost and 40% on technical qualifications (executive summary, past performance, scope/transition plans, nonperformance history and financial capacity).
Presenters emphasized transition management if the county changes providers (current provider Waste Connections of the Carolinas’ contract expires June 30, 2026, with a short extension). Council members asked about customer service and communication when routes are missed; staff said firms must demonstrate communication and reporting systems and transition plans in proposals. Staff recommended prompt advertising to meet the procurement schedule and timeline presented by the county.
The council moved to approve advertising the RFP and voted unanimously.
