Curbside Recycling Collection Services

The City of Ames is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide Curbside Recycling Collection Services. The services include furnishing carts and collecting recyclables from residential accounts. The contract will be for a period of at least 60 days from the closing date and time of the Request for Proposal. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026, and questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by January 8, 2026. The successful proposal will be presented to the approving authority for action. Key aspects of the proposal include: • Providing carts that meet the City's specifications • Collecting recyclables from residential accounts • Providing a list of addresses for eligible residential accounts • Complying with the City's Local Consideration Program • Submitting a notarized Local Business Certificate, if applicable • Indicating receipt of the addendum in the response