Sealed Proposals, in quintuplicate (5), in response to the Request for Proposals for Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station, Operations of the Milford Transfer Station, and/or Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station, for the Delaware Solid Waste Authority will be received by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) at the Delaware Solid Waste Authority’s Dover Administrative Office, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, Delaware, 19901, until 2:00 p.m. on January 14, 2026. DSWA may extend the time and place for the receipt of Proposals by providing at least two (2) calendar days’ notice by certified mail, fax, or email to any PROPOSERS who DSWA has recorded as having received a Request for Proposal (RFP). If the Proposal is submitted by mail or other personal delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Proposal shall be enclosed in a separate envelope plainly marked on the outside with the notation “Proposal Enclosed.” Proposals delivered by any means other than by mail or personal delivery shall be rejected.
Proposer may submit a proposal for just the Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station, just the Operations of the Milford Transfer Station, and/or just the Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station. Proposers may also submit proposals for one or more of the above Transfer Stations.
Subject to the terms of the RFP, the contract term shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing September 1, 2026 and ending on August 31, 2029, unless DSWA exercises in its sole discretion, the right to extend the contract(s) for a fourth and fifth year under the same terms and conditions. Such operation shall include, but not be limited to, daily operation, loading of waste, general maintenance, cleaning, and all repairs, necessary for the continued operation of the transfer stations. Additional details and information regarding the project is described in the Project Manual.
Additional requirements and description of work are set forth in the RFP as are the criteria for evaluation and determination of the successful proposal. DSWA may award the contract to one or more responsible proposer(s) submitting the most responsive proposal(s) which serves the best interests of DSWA and the citizens of the state of Delaware, and not necessarily at the lowest cost.
Every Proposal prepared in response to this RFP shall be prepared by the PROPOSER with the expressed understanding that any and all claims to reimbursement for the cost and expense of its preparation is waived. The submittal of a Proposal in response to this Notice shall constitute an agreement of the Proposer to all of the conditions in this Notice and the RFP.
A copy of the RFP for Contract O-24-914-NT, O-24-915-CM and/or O-24-916-SR may be obtained by emailing smg@dswa.com or submitting a request at https://dswa.com/resources/rfpbids/request-for-bidsproposals/ on or after Wednesday, November 19, 2025. DSWA will not be responsible for full or partial sets of the Project Manual obtained from any sources other than stated above, or in the project manual, nor shall PROPOSER rely upon such other sources or information.
A non-mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. at the DSWA Administration Building, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, Delaware 19901.
The PROPOSER must submit, with its Proposal, documentation indicating it is licensed to conduct business in the State of Delaware and PROPOSER must meet and comply with all state, local, and federal laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, and requirements in the scope of their Work and comply with any and all licensing and permitting requirements.
The successful PROPOSER will be required to execute the Agreement, to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond as security for the performance and payment of all CONTRACTOR’S obligations under the contract documents if the total proposal amount is more than $200,000, and to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement on forms provided in the Project Manual. The successful proposer will also be required to furnish evidence of insurance coverage as required by the Project Manual and otherwise comply with terms and requirements of the Project Manual.
DSWA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals which in its judgment is in the best interest of DSWA and to award the contract to one or more PROPOSERS submitting the most responsive proposal(s) that serves the best interest of DSWA and the citizen’s of Delaware and not necessarily at the lowest cost. DSWA further reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Proposal or Proposal process, and all PROPOSERS are notified that such acceptance or rejection or waiver shall be without liability on the part of DSWA for any action brought against DSWA, any or all of its directors, or any DSWA officer or employee, brought by any PROPOSER because of such acceptance or rejection or waiver, nor shall any PROPOSER seek any recourse of any kind against such entity or individuals because of such acceptance or rejection or waiver.
Five (5) copies of the Proposal shall be submitted to DSWA. The Proposals shall be sealed, marked, and addressed as follows:
Delaware Solid Waste Authority
601 Energy Lane
Dover, DE 19901
Attn: EmmaLee Paugh
Proposal for: Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station
Contract No: O-24-914-NT
Operations of the Milford Transfer Station
Contract No: O-24-915-CM
Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station
Contract No: O-24-916-SR
No PROPOSER may withdraw their Proposal within one hundred twenty (120) days after the actual date of opening thereof, except as may be authorized by the Project Manual.
The Project Manual explains the process by which prospective Proposers may submit questions about the meaning or intent of the Project Manual. Please contact DSWA prior to the Proposal opening if you wish to schedule a site tour.
All other inquiries regarding this work shall be directed to:
EmmaLee Paugh and Simone George
Facility Engineer Administrative Assistant
Phone: 302-739-5361 Phone: 302-739-5361
Fax: 302-739-4287 Fax: 302-739-4287
Email: evp@dswa.com Email: smg@dswa.com