042326_Mar_30_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Canton, Connecticut, through its Chief Administrative Officer, for municipal solid waste, recycling, and food waste pickup services at town and school facilities. The solicitation seeks comprehensive waste management services covering collection, handling, and disposal of three waste streams across multiple municipal and educational facilities within Hartford County. The RFP opened on March 25, 2026, and closed on April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, providing vendors approximately one month to prepare and submit sealed bids. Prospective bidders must submit one original and two copies of their sealed bids to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer at Canton Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 4 Market Street, Collinsville, Connecticut, with all bids publicly opened immediately following the deadline in the second floor Conference Room. The complete RFP package, including detailed service specifications, facility locations, collection schedules, and technical requirements, is available on the Town's website at www.townofcantonct.org under "Request for Proposals." No bidders' conference, site visit requirements, or specific award date are identified in the solicitation materials. The contract duration and any renewal options are not disclosed in the available documentation.

Vendors are required to specify pricing terms on a Free On Board Destination basis, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. No estimated contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. The Town of Canton is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that actively encourages participation from small business enterprises, women-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses. No incumbent contractors, current service providers, contract renewal information, or funding sources are identified in the available solicitation documentation. Interested parties should contact Melissa Denton, Chief Administrative Officer's office, at 4 Market Street, Canton, CT 06019, telephone 860-693-7841, or mdenton@townofcantonct.org for additional information or clarification regarding the RFP requirements.