Dirt and Debris Hauling Services for Department of Public Services

The City of Rochester Hills, Michigan Department of Public Services is soliciting bids for dirt and debris hauling services under ITB-RH-26-035, with sealed electronic bids due September 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST via the MITN website and public opening via Zoom teleconference the same day.

The scope is hauling debris from the DPS facility at 511 E. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills to a licensed landfill of the bidder's choosing. Debris will be loaded by DPS staff. The bidder must respond within 72 hours of telephone notice and be capable of hauling a minimum of 20 tons per load and approximately 300 tons per day. Dump boxes must withstand heavy, abrasive material such as broken concrete; roll-off boxes are not permitted. The bidder is responsible for all disposal costs and landfill fees. The City estimates 2,500 tons annually, comprising approximately 2,000 tons of clean fill and 500 tons of mixed debris, with hauling occurring approximately four times per year.

This is a two-year blanket purchase order running October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-ton basis for clean fill and mixed debris for each contract year. The City is exempt from sales, excise, and transportation taxes. Payment is net 60 days by check, 45 days by ACH, or 20 days by credit card.

Vendors must be registered through the City's website and provide proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1 million per occurrence), Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance ($1 million), Umbrella Liability Insurance ($1 million), and Workers' Compensation Insurance submitted electronically to purchasing@rochesterhills.org. Written questions are due August 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and may terminate the contract without penalty upon 30 days' written notice.