CASE STUDY: Waste Brokerage Service
The Great Forest waste brokerage team led a comprehensive RFP (request for proposal) bid process for new waste hauling contracts for 10 locations in a client’s portfolio. The new contracts that the client secured will save them over $300k per year, and provide more reliable waste hauling service.
CLIENT
Large property management company in New York City
CHALLENGE
The client was unsatisfied with its waste hauling service and wanted a change at 10 of its locations with the goal of:
- Reducing waste removal costs
- Receiving more reliable waste hauling services
SOLUTION
Great Forest utilized its deep expertise in waste management, and its strong relationships in the waste hauling industry as an established waste broker, to lead a comprehensive waste hauler RFP bidding process that included:
Waste Hauler Vetting
Drawing on 30+ years of industry experience, Great Forest delivered a comprehensive shortlist of qualified waste haulers for the client’s review.
RFP Development
Working closely with the client, the Great Forest waste brokerage team ensured that:
- RFP bid documents were developed to reflect the specific requirements for the buildings in the portfolio
- The bid process was aligned with a checklist of the client’s top needs, including:
- If a hauler was awarded the New York City Commercial Waste Zone in which a site is located
- The range of services provided by the hauler (trash, recycling, compost, bulk, specialty, etc.)
- The accuracy and reliability of the hauler’s metrics reporting
- The responsiveness of the hauler’s customer service and waste removal service reliability
RFP Management
The Great Forest waste brokerage team managed the entire bidding process, evaluated the leveled bid responses and provided recommendations.
RESULTS
With the waste hauling RFP process managed by Great Forest’s waste broker team, the client was able to save over $300k per year while receiving improved service, customized to meet their needs, delivered by vetted, reliable waste haulers.
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