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Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services
Issued by: Brooks County, Georgia

Brooks County, Georgia, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide residential solid waste collection and disposal services within the unincorporated areas of Brooks County. The selected vendor will furnish all labor, equipment, trucks, and related services necessary to perform weekly curbside collection of residential refuse as well as providing roll-off containers and pick up from two refuse drop-off sites currently manned by the County. All must be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and ordinances. All bids are subject to a written contract signed by the County and the bidder who receives the award.

The successful proposer will be responsible for:
- Residential Collection: Weekly curbside collection of refuse from all residential units in the service area.
- Containers: Provide one roll-off reusable container (minimum 90 gallons) per residential unit. Additional containers may be provided for an extra fee.
- Service Area: All unincorporated areas of Brooks County.
- Special Services: Accommodations for disabled residents unable to place containers curbside.
- Compliance: Adherence to all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
- Customer Service: Maintain a local phone number for complaints and resolve issues within three (3) business days.
- Additional Services: Provide roll-off containers at both Brooks County drop-off locations. One container minimum for white goods (metal) and one container minimum for brown goods (Wood – not yard debris). Other containers for household garbage and standard yard debris. County will call for these pick-ups as needed.

The initial term will be five (5) years from the commencement of service, with performance beginning on or about September 1, 2026. Annual rate adjustments may apply based on CPI.

- Normal collection hours: 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
- Missed collections must be resolved within two (2) business days.
- Vehicles must be properly maintained, licensed, and equipped to prevent littering or leakage.
- Personnel must be courteous, uniformed, and comply with safety and property protection standards.

The vendor must maintain:
- General Liability: $1,000,000 aggregate (including property damage)
- Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 aggregate
- Worker’s Compensation: Statutory coverage

Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless Brooks County and its officials from any claims arising from the performance of services under this agreement.

Proposers must provide:
- Monthly rate per residential unit ($ per unit).
- Fee for additional containers ($ per container - per month) Charged directly to the requestor from the sanitation company. NOTE: Brooks County will not collect money for extra containers.

- Cost per pickup at drop-off locations (Per container or roll-off)
- Any escalation clauses or CPI-based adjustments.

Proposals must include:

- Company background and qualifications. (Business License and all relevant up to date documents from the State of Georgia and Secretary of States Office).
- Detailed service plan and schedule.
- Pricing structure and escalation methodology.
- Proof of required insurance.
- References from similar contracts.

Deadline for submission: January 30, 2026, 2pm
Submit proposals to:
County Administrator – Buddy Johnson
Brooks County
610 South Highland Rd., Quitman, Georgia 31643

Questions pertaining to the proposal may be directed to Mr. Johnson at jbjohnson@brookscountyga.gov No phone calls will be accepted for questions. All inquiries must be in writing.

- Compliance with scope and performance standards.
- Cost competitiveness.
- Experience and references.
- Ability to meet insurance and indemnity requirements.

- Overall compliance with this proposal.

- Proposals MUST be dropped off or arrive at the main office located at the prescribed address by the prescribed date and time. (No exceptions)

Proposals MUST be boxed neatly with THREE copies for reviewing.

Proposals MUST contain all items listed in this proposal

Proposals MUST have a cover page listing the company name, address, contact information, and contact person.

Scoring will be completed by an outside firm not directly affiliated with Brooks County Sanitation services or any members of the Board of Commissioners.