CONTRACT: Recycling Collection Services

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services is seeking a vendor to provide recycling collection services for multiple state agencies and facilities across Rockingham County and other jurisdictions through Bid #2894-25. The procurement covers comprehensive recycling services including single stream recycling and cardboard-only collection for various container sizes (2-10 yard and 40 yard containers) at 134 total locations. Services encompass collecting mixed paper, office paper, boxboard, aluminum/tin/foil, plastic containers, corrugated cardboard, and glass containers with varying pickup frequencies ranging from will-call (6 times per year) to twice weekly (104 times per year). The bid is due on January 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time, with a contract term from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2028, and potential two-year extension options. Evaluation criteria include pricing divided into two weighted sections: Section A for small containers (80% pickup price, 20% contamination fee) and Section B for large containers (80% annual pickups and monthly rentals, 20% contamination fee), with awards made to the lowest cost per location.

Political subdivisions and nonprofit agencies under section 501c are eligible to participate in the contract at their discretion. Vendors must provide comprehensive general liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance. Background checks are required for all employees working on-site, and the contract will be non-exclusive, allowing the state to retain additional contractors as needed. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract covers recycling services across multiple state departments including Administrative Services, Military Affairs and Veterans Services, Transportation, Liquor Commission, and Department of Safety. Many locations utilize state-owned compactors, particularly for Liquor Commission sites, and vendors are not required to bid on all locations to be considered compliant. The state reserves the right to select either single stream or cardboard-only service for each location, providing flexibility in service delivery and cost management.