IFB130-WTCC1471119210-25LF Solid Waste Removal and Recycling Services

Wake Technical Community College has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 130-WTCC1471119210-25LF) for comprehensive solid waste removal and recycling services across nine campus locations in North Carolina. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide regular trash pickup, cardboard recycling, and collection of various recyclable materials including glass, aluminum, tin, steel cans, newspaper, magazines, plastic, and construction debris. Specific container requirements include 8-yard trash and cardboard containers, 96-gallon recycling totes, and 30-yard open-top containers for construction debris and pallets. The solicitation requires the selected vendor to maintain clean, rust-free containers, perform collections according to specified schedules, and submit monthly management reports. Key dates include a bid posting on March 21, 2025, with bids due on April 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, and a planned contract award on April 22, 2025. The initial contract term is three years, with Wake Tech reserving the right to extend the contract beyond the initial period. Campuses covered include Southern Wake, Stephen C. Scott Northern Wake, Perry Health Sciences, Public Safety Education, Beltline Education Center, RTP, Eastern Wake Education Center, Wake Tech East Campus, and Eastern Wake Center 4.0.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid appears to be open to qualified waste management and recycling service providers who can meet the comprehensive requirements outlined in the document. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the contract emphasizes compliance with industry standards, state and local regulations, and includes provisions for continuous improvement and potential price adjustments. The bid includes flexibility for potential service frequency changes, suggesting the college is seeking a adaptable waste management solution. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the scope of services covering nine campus locations indicates a potentially significant contract value. The successful bidder will be expected to demonstrate expertise in comprehensive waste management, ability to maintain clean and appropriate containers, and capability to provide detailed monthly reporting on service performance.