22DPW294G

The Town of Needham, Massachusetts is seeking bids for the RTS Refrigerant Disposal project, identified as 22DPW294G. The contract will involve the removal and disposal of refrigerants from appliances dropped off by residents at the Needham Recycling and Transfer Station (RTS). The initial contract term will commence upon execution and end on December 31, 2022, with options to renew or extend for up to 2 additional 1-year terms. Bids are due by June 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm, a change from the original deadline of 12:00 pm on the same date. The Town will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and vendors must provide unit pricing per refrigerant unit serviced. The Town will not be responsible for any fuel surcharges, vehicle surcharges, or other pricing adjustments, and payment terms are net 30 days.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and the Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor informalities as deemed necessary to serve the best interests of the Town. The Town is exempt from paying federal excise tax and Massachusetts sales tax. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were specified, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified. The contract value was not explicitly stated, but the scope of work suggests the budget may be in the range of several thousand dollars.