36848_Jun_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the Town of New Canaan Public Schools in Connecticut for trash and single stream recyclables collection and disposal services across all school district facilities. The RFP, numbered 2026-08 (Solicitation Number 36848), seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive waste management services including collection, transportation, and disposal of general trash and single stream recyclables from multiple school locations. The solicitation opened on May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT with proposals due by June 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. A mandatory walk-through site visit is scheduled for May 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM at New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840, to allow bidders to assess collection points and operational requirements. The RFP specifies Free On Board (FOB) Destination delivery terms, with individual vendors to specify their payment terms as part of their proposals. The contract term, renewal options, and estimated total value have not been disclosed in the available documentation.

The solicitation indicates that all vendors are eligible to respond with no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions identified. No incumbent vendor information or details regarding current contractors have been disclosed. Interested bidders should contact Scott Olson, Manager of Facilities Operations, at 220 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840, telephone 203-223-3728, or scott.olson@ncps-k12.org with questions. Vendors should ensure their proposals address collection frequency, disposal fees, environmental compliance with Connecticut regulations, and any potential recycling revenue sharing arrangements. The successful vendor must demonstrate experience with educational facility waste management operations and maintain appropriate licensing and insurance coverage.