Residential Garbage Collection Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State, via the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, is seeking proposals for Residential Garbage Collection Services. This requirement involves the collection and removal of trash from designated residences twice per week. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ contract to the responsible offeror providing the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal. Proposals are due March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for waste management services, including:
- Scheduled Collection: Twice-weekly pickup of general waste from designated residential locations.
- Equipment: Provision of fully enclosed garbage collection trucks and maintenance of collection bins.
- Disposal: Proper disposal at authorized landfill facilities with monthly submission of paid receipts.
- Emergency Response: Ability to respond to unscheduled or emergency collection requests within 24 hours.
- Compliance: Adherence to local municipal regulations, environmental laws, and health/safety standards.
- Reporting: Monthly service reports detailing pickup dates, quantities, and disposal facility information.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ
- Duration: One-year base period with four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition).
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Addis Ababa time.
- Published: February 10, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Evaluation factors include technical capability, reliability, and cost. Offerors must demonstrate they are an established business with a permanent office in Addis Ababa (or plans to establish one within 30 days of award) and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
- Pre-Proposal Conference: Scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa. RSVP is required by February 17, 2026.
- Submission: Electronic submissions are required to addiscontract@state.gov, split into separate technical and financial folders.