Solid Waste and Recycling Services

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections Solid Waste and Recycling Services multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive waste management and recycling services for state correctional facilities statewide. The contract covers a wide range of waste disposal and recycling activities, including solid waste collection, disposal, recycling of materials such as cardboard and single-stream recyclables, and waste transportation to licensed landfills. Services encompass container placement, maintenance, labeling, staff training, and waste management for various facility types, with container sizes ranging from 2-yard to 40-yard capacities and service frequencies from on-call to daily pickups.

The contract was awarded to two prime contractors: GFL Environmental and Waste Management, with the initial contract period running from August 1, 2021, through July 31, 2024, and potential extensions through July 31, 2030. The vehicle covers all Wisconsin state correctional facilities, with 29 facilities serviced by GFL Environmental and 20 facilities serviced by Waste Management. Pricing is structured as net unit prices by disposal method, with provisions for potential annual price adjustments and a 5% price preference for Wisconsin-certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVBs). The contract is mandatory for Department of Corrections facilities and available for cooperative use by Wisconsin municipalities.