June 30, 2026
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES RFP EVALUATION
Purpose
To obtain direction from Council on the next phase of the Solid Waste Management Services Request for Proposal (RFP) process Maintain progress with finalizing service agreement terms and preparing for contract award Remain compliant with CalRecycle’s Corrective Action Plan (CAP) deadline requirement
CalRecycle CAP Compliance
CA Dept. of Resources Recycling and Recovery - Corrective Action Plan City received a final CAP extension until June 30, 2027, under the contingency of a completed RFP process that will comply with SB 1383 Staff met with and received a letter from the State identifying a missed April 2026 contract negotiation CAP milestone and raising concerns regarding compliance with the July 1, 2027, final implementation deadline Continued non-compliance could result in cancellation of the CAP and initiation of a Compliance Review audit, which may lead to penalties ranging from $500 to $10,000 per violation per day
RFP Status Overview
City Council Direction
City Council directed staff to advance six selected firms for further consideration The shortlisted firms were invited to prepare and submit Final Offer proposals, with their comparative findings to be presented to Council The six shortlisted firms were provided final offer preparation guidelines and submitted their proposals on May 5, 2026
SELECTED FIRMS
Athens Services
CR&R Environmental Services
EDCO Disposal
Republic Services
Universal Waste Systems
Valley Vista Services
Firm
Name
Pricing
Comparable City
Union Workforce
Key Enhancements
& Community Benefits
Athens Services
City of Industry
Res $35.49/Sen $31.94
Comm $291.96
148,800
Pomona
Union
$250,000 Community Benefit Fund, Hauling Yard Commitment (3) years into the contract, Dedicated City Office, Mini Sweeper and Porter in Downtown District, Unlimited Residential Bulky Item Collection CR&R Env. Services
Stanton
Res $30.66/Sen $27.60
Comm $256.67
138,000
Orange
Union
$4 Million Road Improvement Investment, $300,000 Beautification & Maintenance, $100,000 Community Sponsorship, Guaranteed SB 1383 Procurement Target, Multi-Family Bulky Item Collection, Quarterly HHW Collection EDCO Disposal
Buena Park
Res $32.59/Sen $26.07 Comm $244.00
149,000
Escondido
Union
$15 Million Facility Development Payment Option, $200,000 City Billing Fee, $25,000 Community Fund, Recycling Carts at No Extra Cost, Select Commercial Services at No Extra Cost, Multi-Family Bulky Item Collection, Guaranteed SB 1383 Procurement Credits Republic Services
Anaheim
Res $28.42/Sen $18.68
Comm $347.64
172,000
Garden Grove
Union
$10 Million Community Enhancement Payment, $215,000 Annual Sponsorships, $25,000 In Kind Support, $75,000 SB 1383 Procurement Target Contribution, Unlimited Residential Bulky Item Collection Universal Waste
Santa Fe Springs
Res $20.69/Sen $18.62
Comm $261.96
100,000
South Gate
Non-Union
$120,000 Annual Scholarships, Proposed Facility in Fullerton, SB 1383 Procurement Assistance, Street Sweeping Services with 1.75% rate increase, Dedicated City Office, Full-Suite Downtown Services Valley Vista Services
City of Industry
Res $26.39/Sen $17.05
Comm $267.99
105,000
El Monte
Non-Union
No Cost Street Sweeping, $250,000 SB 1383 Procurement Support, $93,000 Scholarships & Donations, Dedicated City Office, Recycling Carts at No Charge
Revised RFP Process and Timeline
Key Elements of the RFP
SB 1383 Compliant Collection Services
Residential Senior Discount
Commercial 3 Cart System Collection
Full Suite of Container Size Selection Options
City Owned Waste Enclosure & Downtown Maintenance Services Bulky Item Quarterly & Hot Spot Collection Services
Household Haz. Waste, Compost Give-Away, Paper Shredding Addtl; Collection Programs Collection Vehicles (New/As-new), preferences using RNG that helps City meet SB 1383 procurement target requirements Equipment - Replace old Bins and Carts citywide with identified markings
Deliberation Priorities
New Contract Transition Plan
Regardless of the selected proposer, all proposers would be required to undertake the same necessary steps to implement the contract transition plan.
Customer Data Evaluation
Customer Service Level Assessment
Equipment Purchases (New or As-New Vehicles & SB 1383 Compliant Containers) SB 1383 Education and Outreach Campaign
Citywide SB 1383 Collection Service Rollout
Recommendations
Direct staff on the firm(s) with which to finalize service agreement terms and proceed with the final contract award.
Questions?