Yard Waste and Leaf Grinding Services - Gastonia, NC RFP 2026

City of Gastonia, Gastonia, North Carolina. Gastonia, NC is looking for a contractor to grind yard waste and leaves at two city facilities. This is a 3-year contract with a potential 2-year extension. The work involves processing approximately 1,100. Due Jul 24 (2 weeks left).

What this bid is about

Gastonia, NC is looking for a contractor to grind yard waste and leaves at two city facilities. This is a 3-year contract with a potential 2-year extension. The work involves processing approximately 1,100 tons of yard waste and 4,000 tons of leaves per grind, using specific equipment and screen sizes, and placing the finished material in windrows.

About this solicitation

1. The City of Gastonia Solid Waste Division is seeking bid quotes on a three (3) year contract (with the possibility of a 2-year extension) for the grinding of yard waste and leaves located at the Duke Street and

Bid summary

City of Gastonia issued this environmental opportunity in Gastonia, North Carolina. It was published on July 1, 2026, and responses are due by July 24, 2026.

Public procurement context

City of Gastonia in Gastonia, North Carolina is using this solicitation to procure environmental work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a environmental solicitation in North Carolina are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in North Carolina so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for City of Gastonia's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 24, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Gastonia should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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