2025-43 Curbside Leaf Collection

The Town of Fairfield, Connecticut, through its Department of Public Works, is seeking competitive bids for Solicitation #2025-43, a curbside bagged leaf collection service contract. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to provide all necessary materials, equipment, personnel, and services for comprehensive curbside bagged leaf pickup throughout the Town of Fairfield, including transportation and disposal of collected leaves. Key deliverables include complete leaf collection services utilizing the provided 2025 Leaf Collection Map, with contractors responsible for picking up bagged leaves from designated curbside locations. The solicitation is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with specific timeline parameters: the bid period runs from January 24, 2025, at 7:00 AM EST through February 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. A vendor question and answer period is designated from January 24, 2025, at 7:15 AM EST until February 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, during which potential bidders can seek clarification by contacting Pru O'Brien at the Department of Public Works. Bid submissions are to be made using Free On Board Destination delivery terms, with vendors specifying their own payment terms.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The bid documents do not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range for the leaf collection services. Interested contractors must carefully review the complete ITB specifications document and the accompanying Leaf Collection Map (Exhibit A) to understand the full scope of work. The solicitation has been designated as having no line items, which suggests a comprehensive, all-inclusive service contract. Potential bidders are encouraged to thoroughly review all provided documentation and submit any questions during the designated Q&A period to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Pru O'Brien, located at 725 Old Post Road in Fairfield, Connecticut.