How to bid on solid waste hauling for Durham County convenience sites

What Durham County is buying

Durham County Finance is seeking qualified contractors to haul solid waste from Durham County convenience sites. The formal RFP is solicitation 27-015.

The initial contract term is six months, with possible renewals for up to four years. Firms that provide solid waste hauling services may find this opportunity relevant.

Key dates and the deadline

Questions are due November 17, 2026. Proposals are due December 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Treat the deadline as the latest time for submission and allow time to complete the portal process.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP may suit contractors with experience hauling solid waste. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the full service requirements and whether your firm can meet them.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct through the “View original source” access step. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents and addenda.

Submit your proposal through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission instructions in the notice. Check the listing for addenda before submitting.

Prepare a clear, competitive proposal

Read the full RFP and all addenda carefully. Build a checklist of every requested response item, required form and submission instruction, then check your proposal against it before uploading.

Explain your relevant hauling experience and describe your proposed approach in direct terms. Submit questions by November 17 if you need clarification, and leave time to verify that your complete response has been submitted before the deadline.