City of Edgerton Refuse and Recyclables Collection

The City of Edgerton, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a comprehensive refuse and recyclables collection contract covering residential and municipal waste services. The procurement involves collection, transportation, disposal, and processing of refuse, recyclables, and specialty waste for approximately 1,899 trash collection units and 1,923 recycling units within the city limits. The desired contract term is five years, commencing January 1, 2021, with an option to renew for an additional five-year period. Required services include weekly residential refuse collection, bi-weekly recycling collection, and specialized services such as white goods collection, waste oil and battery drop-off programs, and electronics collection events. Bidders must submit pricing on a monthly per-unit basis, with potential annual rate adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index, subject to a contractor-specified cap. The formal bid opening is scheduled for September 16, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Edgerton City Hall, with bid documents available on the city's website and vendornet.wi.gov. Evaluation criteria include best value to the city, with bids required to remain firm for sixty days following submission.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract requires the selected vendor to provide a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit for $200,000 and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with $5,000,000 per occurrence aggregate limits. Historical tonnage data indicates annual refuse collection averaging 2,209 tons and recyclables averaging 317.5 tons, with the most recent addendum clarifying that bidders should use 1,600 tons as the average annual tonnage for bid submissions. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and negotiate contract terms. While no incumbent vendor was explicitly identified, the contract includes provisions for collection at five city-owned facilities, including the Library, Aquatic Center, Fassett Cemetery, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Racetrack Park. Contractors are also encouraged to submit alternative service proposals that could potentially create cost savings for the city.