Mayor: Jackson will learn who won trash RFP this week - WLBT

Mayor: Jackson will learn who won trash RFP this week

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson residents could soon have a better idea of who will be picking up their trash come April 1.

On Monday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba told reporters he expects to find out this week what firm has been selected to receive a long-term hauling contract by the city’s RFP evaluation committee.

Once he receives it, he’ll present it to the city council and share it with the public.

“So, they did meet. They did go over their scores, and they will be presenting that selection this week,” he said, referring to the committee. “And I will be happy to not only inform you, the public and the media, but also present it to the council.”

The news comes months after Lumumba issued a new request for proposals for collection services. It also comes less than two months before Jackson’s current emergency hauling agreement expires.

Responses were received in December. Two firms submitted proposals: Richard’s Disposal and National Collection Systems LLC.

Richard’s currently picks up trash under a one-year emergency deal with the city. National Collections is headquartered in Jackson and is managed by Lee Bush and Melonie Henry, according to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s website.

Council members are expected to discuss the status of the RFP at Tuesday’s meeting.

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