How to bid on Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Svcs. for the City of Augusta

What the City of Augusta is buying

The City of Augusta is looking for proposals for solid waste collection and disposal services. This work includes managing permanent sidewalk receptacles in downtown and business corridors. It also covers county-wide out-of-compliance waste and illegally dumped waste for the Augusta Engineering and Environmental Services Department.

This opportunity is for firms specializing in waste management and disposal, particularly those with experience in both routine collection and handling irregular waste situations across a county.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline to submit your proposal is September 02, 2026, at 03:00 PM UTC. It is crucial to submit your response before this time.

There is a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This meeting will be held at the Augusta Procurement Department, 535 Telfair St., Suite 605, Augusta. Your attendance is required to be eligible to bid on this solicitation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for waste management and disposal companies. Firms with experience in municipal solid waste collection, especially those accustomed to servicing public areas like downtown corridors and handling special collections such as illegally dumped waste, will find this relevant. The category for this work is construction, indicating a need for robust operational capabilities.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents and instructions on how to respond, you need to view event PE-72155-NONST-2027-000000200 on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). Viewing the posting and its document list is public and does not require an account.

Some Georgia events route documents and responses to an external “Event Link” (Team Georgia Marketplace). Otherwise, you should submit your response as directed on the posting before the deadline. The point of contact for this solicitation is Nancy Williams, at [email protected].

Tips for a competitive response

Given the mandatory pre-bid meeting, ensure your representative attends and actively participates. This is your chance to clarify requirements and understand the agency's expectations directly. Pay close attention to any questions asked by other vendors and the answers provided, as these often highlight key areas of concern or emphasis.

When preparing your proposal, clearly outline your experience with similar projects, especially those involving both routine collection in high-traffic areas and the specialized handling of out-of-compliance or illegally dumped waste. Detail your equipment, personnel, and operational plan to demonstrate your capacity to meet all aspects of the scope. Ensure all required forms and documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time.