Disposal and Recycling Bid

Schuyler County Legislature is requesting sealed bids for non-hazardous solid waste disposal and recycling services at three county locations over a three-year contract term (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029), with bids due October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope covers disposal pickup at the County Office Building (105 Ninth Street, Watkins Glen), the Human Services Complex (323 Owego Street, Montour Falls), and the Highway Department (910 S. Decatur Street, Watkins Glen), with frequency requirements of three times weekly, twice weekly, and once weekly respectively using 6-yard front-load containers. Recycling pickup occurs at the County Office Building and Human Services Complex with twice-weekly service using 4-yard and 6-yard front-load containers; recyclables include cardboard, office papers, magazines, tin, plastic, and glass. Vendors must provide pricing on official County bid forms; prices must remain fixed for the entire contract duration. Monthly invoicing is permitted by individual location or in consolidated format.

Prevailing wage requirements apply under New York State Article 9 with rates identified by PRC# 2026901867 effective through December 31, 2029. Vendors classified as Category II contractors must submit certificates of insurance prior to contract execution: commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and excess umbrella liability of $1,000,000. Payment is contingent upon receipt of payroll records verifying prevailing wage compliance. The County reserves the right to cancel with thirty days' written notice for unsatisfactory performance or non-appropriation.

Previous awardees on similar contracts include Green Leaf and Casella. Bids must be sealed in opaque envelopes and submitted in person; faxed, emailed, or electronic submissions are not accepted. Bid opening and public review occur at 10:15 a.m. on October 29, 2026, with award expected within forty-five days. Bid forms are available from the Schuyler County Purchasing Department or online through the county website, New York State Contract Reporter, and BidNet.