Streamlining Waste Collection

In India, the contracts for collection, transportation, and processing for MSW management are typically awarded through a tender process based on Request for Proposal (RFP). These RFPs for municipal solid waste specify the terms and conditions of the contract, including the scope of work, service delivery standards, payment mechanisms, and penalties for non-performance.

There are several types of contracts that can be used for MSW management in India, depending on the specific requirements of the municipality and the available resources.

Commonly used Contract Types:

1. Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) – In this type of contract, the contractor designs, builds, and operates the MSW management system for a specified period, after which ownership is transferred back to the municipality. Under this contract, a private entity is responsible for the entire process of collection, transportation, and processing of MSW. The entity invests its own capital in establishing the necessary infrastructure and operations, operates the system for a specified period, and then transfers ownership back to the municipality at the end of the contract period.
2. Design-Build-Operate (DBO) – This contract is similar to BOT, but the private entity only designs and constructs the infrastructure required for MSW management, with the municipality retaining ownership. The entity then operates the system for a specified period before transferring operations back to the municipality.
3. Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (DBOM) – Similar to DBO, this contract includes the responsibility for maintenance and repair of the system.
4. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) – In this type of contract, the municipality retains ownership of the MSW management system and outsources the operation and maintenance activities to a contractor.
5. Performance-based contracting (PBC) – This contract type is based on the achievement of specific performance indicators agreed upon between the municipality and the contractor.
6. Service Contract – A service contract is a more straightforward type of contract in which a private entity provides collection, transportation, and/or processing services for a fixed period of time, usually on a per-tonne or per-vehicle basis. The municipality retains ownership and responsibility for the waste management system, and the private entity is paid a fee for its services.

Sample documents for these types of contracts are not publicly available. However, the MSWM Rules, 2016 provide guidelines for procurement and contracting of MSW management services, including the preparation of bidding documents, evaluation criteria, and contract management. These guidelines can be used as a reference when preparing and evaluating contracts for MSW management services.

Here are some links to sample RFPs and model tender documents related to solid waste management:

• Bidding Documents for Public Private Partnership in Integrated Solid Waste Management and Integrated Liquid Waste Management
• Request for proposal for development of integrated solid waste management (for C&T/Processing/Integrated models) system
• Sample RFP document for city (From SBM Portal)
• Model Tender Document for Solid Waste Management System
• Sample REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) for Selection of Contractor for The Work of “Scientific Dumpsite Land Reclamation through Bio-mining, Resource Recovery and Scientific Rejects Disposal
• Model Tender for Biogas Plant- 1TPD, 5TPD and 10 TPD capacity
• Model Tender Document for SWM using Biogas Technology- Detailed Bill of quantities
• Model Tender Document for Solid Waste Management System Using Mechanical Composting/ Organic Waste Converter of modular capacities