Downtown Waste Collection District – Request for Information (RFI)

The City of Golden is seeking industry input regarding the development of a Downtown Waste Collection District (DWD). This request for information (RFI) is intended to gather feedback from qualified waste collection providers and industry experts regarding program feasibility, operational considerations, service models, and potential contractual arrangements. The information gathered will help inform program design and development of a future request for proposals. Interested parties are invited to submit written feedback and/or participate in a meeting with the City's Sustainability Division to discuss the proposed program. Participation in this process is voluntary and does not constitute a formal proposal or provide an advantage in any future procurement. This solicitation is being published using a Request for Qualifications template for administrative purposes; however, the City is not seeking qualifications for contractor selection or soliciting proposals for services at this time. Written responses are due no later than Response Submission Time on Response Submission Date . Questions must be submitted no later than Question Submission Time on Question Submission Date . Written responses and Questions must be submitted through the E-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofgolden . The following link has helpful information and videos for vendors, contractors, and consultants new to OpenGov Procurement - Video Guides: OpenGov Procurement Vendor Training. It is strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with the portal well in advance of the bid submission date, email the Project Manager or Procurement Manager with portal questions, and use the OpenGov chat feature in the lower righthand corner.