10-01 - RFB and Table of Contents.pdf
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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Lawrence-Mercer Recycling and Solid Waste Department for the collection and transportation of recyclables from countywide drop-off depots in Lawrence and Mercer Counties, Pennsylvania for the period 2027-2029. The solicitation seeks a contractor to collect, process, and market comingled fiber and glass recyclables from drop-off collection facilities throughout both counties. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department Public Safety Building, 1451 Countyline Road, New Castle. Sealed bids must be submitted online through PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, with public opening scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. during the regularly scheduled Lawrence County Board of County Commissioners meeting. Bidders must submit proposals for both Option A and Option B, with all required documentation including proposal cover sheet, bid bond, non-collusion affidavit, articles of agreement, proposal sheets, statement of qualifications, and five proposal forms detailing operational plans, subcontractors, equipment, past performance, and facility certification.
The contractor will be compensated based on rates submitted in the proposal and will receive rebates for the sale of recyclables marketed by the contractor. The contract includes fuel cost adjustment provisions and requires the contractor to submit quarterly reports to the county. Financial security in the form of bid and performance bonds is required. The contractor is responsible for all permits, taxes, fees, and penalties associated with operations, and must maintain insurance coverage as specified. The contract term is for three years (2027-2029) with options to extend beyond the initial period. All proposals must be complete and properly executed with authorized signatures and notarization to be deemed eligible for consideration.
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Lawrence Mercer Counties Drop-off Collection, Processing, Marketing Recyclables Page 1
Lawrence - Mercer Counties Recycling/Solid Waste Department
Request for Bids
Collection and Transportation of Recyclables
From Countywide Drop-off Depots in Lawrence and Mercer Counties
2027 - 2029
Read all enclosed instructions and specifications carefully.
Jerry P. Zona Director
Lawrence-Mercer Recycling and Solid Waste Department 430 Court Street
New Caste PA 16101 Phone: (724) 658-6925
Lawrence Mercer Counties Drop-off Collection, Processing, Marketing Recyclables Page 2
Table of Contents
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDER
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
COMINGLED FIBER and GLASS COLLECTION
FINANCIAL SECURITY AND BONDING INFORMATION
Bid Bond Performance Bond
BID DUE DATE AND TIME
PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS
COUNTY CONTACT
COST OF PROPOSAL PREPARATION
PROPOSALS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE COUNTY
STRICT PERFORMANCE
CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT
PERIOD OF CONTRACT
Option(s) to Extend
DISPUTES
DEFAULT
FORCE MAJEURE
COUNTY OBLIGATIONS
CONTRACTOR OBLIGATIONS
COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES
CONTRACTOR OBLIGATION TO ACCEPT RECYCLABLES
WEIGHING OF RECYCLABLES
MARKETING RECYCLABLES
REPORTS
Quarterly Report
CONTRACTOR’S COMPENSATION
PAYMENT / INVOICING PROCEDURES
FUEL COST ADJUSTMENTS
REBATE TO COUNTY FOR SALE OF RECYCLABLES
DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
SANITATION
AESTHETIC REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………………… 15
PERMITS
TAXES, FEES, and PENALTIES
LAWS
INSURANCE
RECORDS
INDEMNITY
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
NOTICES
AMENDMENT
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
PROPOSAL COVER SHEET
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
PROPOSAL SHEET OPTION A…………………………………………………………………………... 34
PROPOSAL SHEET OPTION B…………………………………………………………………………... 36
PROPOSAL SHEET FOR OTHER SERVICES
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
PROPOSAL FORM 1 (Contractor’s Operational Plan) PROPOSAL FORM 2 (Subcontractors and Experience of Personnel) PROPOSAL FORM 3 (Equipment and Locations) PROPOSAL FORM 4 (Past Performance and Experience of Contractor) PROPOSAL FORM 5 (Recycling Facility Certification)……………………………………………….….52
| 1 - RFB and Table of Contents |
| Lawrence - Mercer Counties |
| Recycling/Solid Waste Department |
| Request for Bids |
| Collection and Transportation of Recyclables |
| From Countywide Drop-off Depots in Lawrence and Mercer Counties |
| Read all enclosed instructions and specifications carefully. |
| Jerry P. Zona |
| NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDER ............................................................................................ 3 |
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