26018 TRASH & REFUSE REMOVAL

Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES is conducting a cooperative bid (Bid #26018) for trash and refuse removal services across multiple school districts in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties, New York, with the contract period spanning from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The procurement covers comprehensive garbage and recycling pick-up services for various educational facilities, including high schools, elementary schools, bus garages, and administrative sites, with pickup frequencies ranging from one to five times per week. Participating districts include Bolivar-Richburg, Cattaraugus-Little Valley, Ellicottville, Franklinville, Hinsdale, Olean, Pioneer, Portville, and Salamanca. Vendors must meet strict requirements, including maintaining good standing with the NYS Labor Department, providing $1,000,000 in liability insurance, conforming to prevailing wage laws, and conducting mandatory site inspections prior to bidding. The bid submission deadline is May 19, 2025 at 3:00 P.M., with a live-streamed bid opening scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. via Zoom. Bids can be submitted electronically through BidNetDirect or via physical mail, and will remain firm for 45 days following the opening date.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide several certifications, including an Affidavit of Compliance, Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate, Iran Divestment Act Certification, and Prevailing Wage Acknowledgement. The bid requires vendors to have sexual harassment prevention policies and demonstrate compliance with New York State Labor Law. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the bid form includes pricing columns for various container sizes (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 cubic yards) across multiple locations, suggesting flexibility in service and pricing. Invoicing will be conducted monthly per location, with strict guidelines that invoices must reflect bid prices only, with no additional charges for travel time or fuel surcharges. Service personnel must be appropriately dressed, display visible identification, and follow established sign-in procedures when entering participating school district buildings. Each participating district will assign a specific Purchase Order and PRC# to the contract, indicating a decentralized but coordinated approach to service delivery.