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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables, and Composting Collection Services
The City of Poulsbo is requesting Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms for solid waste collection services within the City Service Area (See Appendix A, Exhibit A). These services include single-family, multifamily, and commercial garbage collection; single-family and multifamily recycling and compostables collection; and the processing and marketing of collected recycling and compostables. The contract term will be ten (10) years.
The City currently provides garbage service to residents and businesses using carts and detached containers. The City currently contracts with Bainbridge Disposal for residential curbside and multifamily recycling and yard debris service. The three-year contract with Bainbridge Disposal expired February 28, 2025 and the City has exercised its option two times to extend the contract for one year each, which will run through February 28, 2027. All other services are open market.
The City is seeking a comprehensive solid waste collection contract to bring all services under one contract with one provider. The City seeks continuation of most service standards with some minor revisions and improvements as described in the attached draft Base Contract. The City also seeks proposed revenue impacts for one alternative, as listed in the Priorities & Requested Services Section.
The RFP process is described in detail in the Instructions to Proposers Section. Proposers should submit their Proposal, based on the attached Base Contract, with the revenue impacts of the alternative separately identified on the specified Price Proposal Form.
Proposal Submittal Due Date is June 8, 2026
Poulsbo Solid Waste Collection RFP
Appendix C. Proposal Non-Price Forms
Appendix D. Proposal Price Form
Appendix E. Industry Review Comments and Responses
Poulsbo Solid Waste Collection RFP Addendum #1
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Lemolo Shore Traffic Study – Kitsap County
Kitsap County Public Works conducted a study of current traffic volumes and speeds on Lemolo Shore Dr. NE. The purpose of the study is to summarize operations, function and collision frequencies of Lemolo Shore Drive NE between SR 305/NE Totten Road and Fjord Drive NE/Poulsbo City Limits.
To submit questions or comments for the Lemolo Shore Dr. NE Traffic Study, please visit the Kitsap County website HERE.
The City of Poulsbo will be further evaluating Fjord Drive within the City Limits. Additional information will be provided at a later date. To submit questions or comments to the City, please email EMAIL