C1533008_REFUSE_RECYCLING_IFB_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Refuse and Recycling Services contract issued by the City of Springfield. The contract will provide refuse and recycling collection and disposal services for municipal properties and facilities within the city limits. The IFB outlines the scope of work, which includes daily refuse and recyclable material collection, transportation, and disposal. The contract term is for 5 years with 2 optional 1-year renewal periods.

The IFB provides details on the bid submission process, including the bid due date, site visit requirements, and a mandatory pre-bid conference. Pricing is requested on a per unit basis for collection and disposal services. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. The current contract is held by ABC Waste Management, and the City has budgeted $2.5 million annually for these services, funded through the General Fund.