Middletown Housing Authority SPS 2026-8 Refuse Collection (revised scope)

The Housing Authority of the City of Middletown, Connecticut is requesting proposals for refuse collection, recycling, bulky waste removal, and related services at multiple residential and commercial properties under SPS 2026-8, with proposals due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and written questions due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

HUD Section 3 requirements apply; the solicitation encourages responses from Section 3 companies, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses. The scope includes weekly trash pickup, bi-weekly recycling pickup, container repair and replacement, and emergency response within two hours to service calls at multiple Middletown properties. The Price Proposal Form requires monthly pricing for trash and recycling pickup, dumpster add/delete charges, plastic wheeled container pricing, and compactor rental rates, with all costs including labor, equipment, materials, landfill fees, dumping fees, and state-mandated disposal fees.

The initial contract term is three years, with the Housing Authority retaining the option to extend for two additional one-year periods at the contractor's original bid prices, subject to documented price adjustment requests for market-driven cost changes during specified renewal periods. No estimated contract value is stated. The contractor must be properly licensed and insured, obtain all required City of Middletown permits, and provide three professional references. Bonds are not required. Proposals must remain firm for 90 days following the due date. The Housing Authority reserves the right to award to the respondent offering the best overall value based on qualifications, experience, and cost, and may make partial awards or divide work among multiple awardees. The contract is contingent upon continued funding from HUD and other sources. Award is anticipated during the week of September 28, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically to bids@middletownha.org. Contact Ben Bare at 860-781-4114 or ben@middletownha.org.