Request for Proposal Success Stories

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SWS was engaged by Judge Atkinson of Columbia County, Arkansas to assist the County in determining if going back into the hauling business would be the best use of capital funds.

 Additionally, the County wanted an engineering study prepared to discuss the long-term needs for sanitary landfilling for the County.

Ronnie Brown, retired Director of Town Services employed the services of SWS to help decide if upgrading and renewing their current contract was a better option than go to the marketplace.

The cost of the procurement process was avoided and service levels were increased for the betterment of the community.

 “They demonstrated an extensive knowledge of the industry and the ability to facilitate an advantageous solid waste contract for the City.”  Scott Kriston, Public Works Director.

The City engaged SWS to prepare the documents to extract the best value from the marketplace to serve this community and it's business segment. 

  On an extremely tight schedule, the City and SWS prepared an RFP designed to keep the current garbage collection with bags,  but reduce the recycling cart size to 65 gallons, as the new collection system will collect ALL recyclables placed outside of the cart each week, negating the need for the larger 95-gallon recycling carts. The new rate is 20% lower than the existing rate for service.
 

"SWS provided the Township a firm understanding of the current market place for solid waste and recycling services and coordinated the bid and contract negotiation process.  Their expertise ensured the resulting contract with Waste Management provides the Township’s residents a high-quality solid waste and recycling program that is consistent with the community’s sustainability ethos at a fair market cost."

John Geiger- Environmental Services Manager- The Woodlands Township

“I believe that SWS’s experience and knowledge of the industry helped us achieve our goals in selecting the service provider and help us in writing the corresponding contract.”  David Equivel, Assistant City Manager.

The City was seeking options to examine before making their final decision. SWS prepared the RFP documents that brought the best from the proposing firms!

The City engaged SWS to prepare an RFP to continue the use of 95-gallon carts collected twice weekly with all Commercial and Industrial accounts included in the mix. A new vendor was selected for the next contract term with an emphasis on a seamless transition.

SWS worked with the City to enhance the service level with continued garbage collection two times per week using 95-gallon carts and with two cubic yards of Brush/Bulky items collected each week with no prior call required and adding new downtown waste containers to be collected weekly.  A new vendor was selected by Council acting on the recommendation from SWS.

 The city's directives to SWS resulted in an RFP that attracted strong competition among five firms. The proposed service level includes garbage collection twice a week, up to 4 yards of brush and bulk waste collected weekly, and additional fees for unusual accumulations. To ensure quality, no vehicles older than four years will be used at the start of the contract. Additionally, the agreement enhanced customer service by designating a local representative specifically for this contract.