831881yardHwd.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- IFB 2026-40
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- Howard County, Maryland
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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by Howard County, Maryland's Office of Procurement and Contract Administration for yard trim acceptance, processing, and marketing services (IFB 2026-40). The County seeks a qualified contractor to accept, process, and market yard trim materials delivered via roll-off or packer-style vehicles in forms including bundled twine, paper bags, loose material, or biodegradable bags, with no traditional plastic or non-biodegradable materials permitted. The bid posting date was June 11, 2026, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM (EDT) via remote access; attendance is not required. The online question-and-answer deadline is July 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT), and bids are due electronically by August 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM (EDT). The contract is scheduled to commence April 1, 2027, with a one-year initial term and five optional one-year renewal periods. Bidders must submit line items, a Contractor Qualification Questionnaire, required IFB forms, EBO participation documentation, and 2026 Living Wage certification.
The award will be made on a lump-sum basis with a bid validity period of 120 calendar days. The service categories include recycling services, yard waste disposal services, and mulch/compost production services. Inquiries should be directed to Michael Decker at the Howard County Office of Procurement and Contract Administration (410-313-6375 or mdecker@howardcountymd.gov). Additional information regarding local programs and policies is available through the referenced vendor portal and local guidelines.
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Howard County, Office of Procurement
Opportunity Detail
Yard Trim Acceptance, Processing, and Marketing Services IFB 2026-40
Title Yard Trim Acceptance, Processing, and Marketing Services Invitation # IFB 2026-40
Posting Date 06/11/2026 10:23 AM (EDT) Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 08/05/2026 11:00 AM (EDT)
Response Format Electronic
Type Bid Response Types Line Items
Contractor Qualification Questionnaire (required) IFB Required Forms (required) EBO Participation (required) Living Wage 2026 (required)
Type of Award Lump Sum Categories 92677 - RECYCLING SERVICES
96802 - Yard Waste Disposal Services, Curbside
98859 - MULCH/COMPOST PRODUCTION SERVICES
Department Office of Procurement and Contract Admin Address 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
Suite 226 Columbia, Maryland 21046
County Howard
7/6/26, 4:17 PM PlanetBids Vendor Portal https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/27996/bo/bo-detail/142921 1/3
Pre-Bid Meeting Information
Online Q&A
Contact Information
Description
Bid Valid 120 Calendar Days Liquidated Damages Estimated Bid Value Start/Delivery Date April 1, 2027
Project Duration One year with 5 one-year renewal options
Pre-Bid Meeting Yes Meeting Type Remote
Date & Time 06/25/2026 10:00 AM (EDT) Meeting Link View link
Attendance Required No
Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 07/09/2026 3:00 PM (EDT)
Contact Info Michael Decker 410-313-6375 mdecker@howardcountymd.gov
Bids to Owner's Agent
Scope of Services The County seeks a qualified firm (the “Contractor”) to furnish yard trim acceptance, processing, and marketing services as described in the contract documents, specifications, and price page. All material delivered to the Contractor’s facility via roll-offs or packer style vehicles will either be bundled with
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Search & Bid on Thousands of Contracts twine, contained in paper bags, loose, or in biodegradable bags. No traditional plastic or non-biodegradable bagged material will be delivered. As detailed on the line items tab in the eProcurement system
Other Details Notes Pre-Bid Meeting Link
Special Notices Local Programs & Policies www.vendorline.com
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