Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Days

Middlesex County, New Jersey is requesting bids for five Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events under a firm fixed-price contract, with proposals due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via the Middlesex County Electronic Procurement Portal. A 20% Qualified Business Enterprise (QBE) participation goal has been established; vendors holding New Jersey QBE certifications are encouraged to submit documentation with their bids.

The scope encompasses planning and execution of five HHW collection events for the County's Department of Public Safety and Health, Division of Solid Waste Management. The contract structure, term, and renewal options are detailed in the technical specifications section of the bid document. The County reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications or to award each item separately.

Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of 10% of the total bid price, not to exceed $20,000, as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond payable to Middlesex County. Successful bidders must submit a performance bond equal to 100% of the acceptable bid. No price escalation is permitted. Bidders may offer optional prompt payment discounts of not less than 1% for invoices processed and paid within 30 days. Payment follows approval on the Board of County Commissioners' bill list at regular meetings held on the first and third Thursdays of the month. The County is exempt from state and federal sales and use taxes.

Submission requirements include contract specifications, a bid sheet, a price certification signature form, and a vendor questionnaire. Compliance with New Jersey equal employment opportunity and corporate ownership disclosure requirements is mandatory. The bid opening will be live-streamed via Zoom. The bid release date was September 1, 2026.