County of Avery issued the following announcement on July 11.
Avery County Solid Waste Department is soliciting requests for proposals from
interested companies to provide hauling and disposal of the County’s solid waste.
Avery County is seeking an experienced and professional firm to provide the service as
specified. It is the intent of the County to obtain proposals for comparison by soliciting
proposals from an adequate number of sources to permit reasonable competition
consistent with the nature and requirements of the request. Five (5) copies of the
proposal must be submitted to Eric Foster, Director of Avery County Solid Waste, PO
Box 640 Newland, NC 28657 on or before 3:00 PM, Thursday August 18, 2022.
(FAXES will not be accepted.) The envelope must be sealed and marked “Proposal for
Solid Waste Hauling and Disposal.” Proposals received after this time and date shall not
be considered. All proposals shall be valid for a period of sixty (60) days from receipt.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities and/or
informalities in any proposal, and to make an award in any manner, consistent with law,
deemed in the best interest of Avery County. All proposals become the property of
Avery County and will not be returned.
Avery County is an equal opportunity employer. Small business and minority firms are
encouraged to submit proposals
Original source can be found here.