Request for Proposals (RFP) for Washington County Yard Waste Site Staffing

Washington County, MN is seeking a qualified contractor to provide staffing services for two yard‑waste processing sites (one existing in Forest Lake and a new site in Afton). The contract term runs January 1 2027 through December 31 2029 with possible one‑year renewals. The contractor must supply trained attendants to operate the facilities during specified summer and winter hours, handle customer service, perform housekeeping, ensure regulatory compliance, and submit required reports. Optional heavy‑equipment operator services may be added on an as‑needed basis. Proposals must include qualifications, staffing plans, hourly rates, and references, and be submitted electronically by 4:30 p.m. CST on 10/16 2026. Key points: • Two sites: Central (Afton) – typically 2 attendants; North (Forest Lake) – typically 1 attendant. • Estimated weekly staffing hours: 76‑86 hrs (central summer), 62‑70 hrs (central winter), 39‑44 hrs (north summer), 31‑35 hrs (north winter). • Required pre‑opening training, customer‑service standards, housekeeping, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. • Contract includes hourly rate submission, optional rate adjustments, and additional cost disclosures. • Evaluation criteria: understanding of scope (30 pts), qualifications (30 pts), cost (20 pts), references (20 pts).