The City of Summerville, Georgia, has formally initiated the process to secure its next long-term vendor for residential solid waste and recyclables collection services. The City has issued a comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting qualified waste management firms to submit sealed bids for the key municipal contract.

The official deadline for the submission of proposals is Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The successful bidder will be responsible for providing residential curbside collection services throughout Summerville, ensuring the reliable and sanitary removal of municipal solid waste and co-mingled recyclables for all city residents.

Sealed proposals must be physically received at the Office of the City Manager, located at 120 Georgia Ave, Summerville, GA 30747, before the stated deadline. Submissions received late or incomplete will not be considered.

City Manager Jason Winters emphasized the importance of detail and adherence to the RFP instructions.

“This contract is vital to maintaining the cleanliness and quality of life for our residents,” stated Winters. “We encourage all interested and qualified firms to review the proposal documents thoroughly and submit their bids well in advance of the deadline.”

Critical Submission Requirements

The City has outlined several mandatory requirements for the preparation and submission of proposals. Potential bidders are advised to pay close attention to the following stipulations:

• Addenda Acknowledgment: Any changes or clarifications made by the City to the conditions and specifications of the RFP will be issued in the form of a written addendum. Proposals that fail to formally acknowledge receipt of all issued addenda will be rejected.
• City Right to Reject: The Summerville City Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received, and to waive any informalities in the bidding process, if deemed to be in the best interest of the City.

Firms interested in obtaining the full proposal documents or seeking additional clarity regarding the scope of work should contact the City Manager directly.

Contact Information for RFP Documents and Questions:

Contact Person: Jason Winters, City Manager
Phone: (706) 859-0900
Email: jwinters@summervillega.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 180, Summerville, Ga. 30747

The decision regarding the awarding of the Residential Curbside Solid Waste Services contract is expected to be made by the City Council following a thorough review of all compliant proposals.