MBTA RFP Management of Recyclable Material and Solid Waste

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the comprehensive management of recyclable material and solid waste across its system. The contract will include solid waste disposal services, an industrial single stream recycling program, and a clean stream recycling program for MBTA facilities, including 10 bus maintenance facilities, 8 rail vehicle repair facilities, and 15 support facilities. The MBTA's goal is to reduce waste to landfills by 25% by December 31, 2021 through recycling, composting, and other methods. The contract term is 3 years with an optional 2-year extension, and pricing will be based on the scope of services, with the MBTA interested in sharing any cost savings achieved. Bidders must provide highly competitive pricing demonstrating "Most Favored Customer" consideration and include a mechanism to ensure pricing remains best-in-market over the contract term. The MBTA may consider alternative service structure recommendations from vendors in addition to the requested proposal. Proposals are due by April 30, 2019, and a bidder's conference will be held on April 3, 2019.

The MBTA is promoting participation by small, minority, women, and other disadvantaged businesses. The RFP does not mention any incumbent providers or the current recycling and waste management environment, nor does it provide specific pricing terms, set-asides, or funding information. However, the comprehensive, system-wide nature of the contract suggests a significant contract value, though the exact award value or budget range is not specified.