Monitoring of Landfill

The Town of Blackstone, Massachusetts is seeking proposals for the quarterly monitoring of the Farm Street Landfill and the Chestnut Street Landfill for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The scope of work includes monitoring landfill gases at the property line, monitoring passive landfill gas vents, monitoring the odor control system, conducting groundwater and surface water monitoring, and performing annual landfill inspections. Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the Town Administrator no later than Tuesday, September 8, 2020, by 11:00 AM. The evaluation of proposals will be based on the total proposed cost and the contractor's ability to fulfill all terms of the contract. The Town of Blackstone reserves the right to award the contract to the proposal determined to be in the Town's best interest, taking into consideration both price and non-price factors.

The RFP outlines specific insurance and security requirements, including a performance and payment bond or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of 5% of the average annual contract sum. The contract is subject to cancellation by the Town of Blackstone if the contractor fails to fulfill the terms of the contract, and the Town may retain any payments due to the contractor to secure reimbursement for expenses incurred in correcting any deficiencies. The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the RFP does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total value of the contract is not specified in the available information.