Multi-Zone Curbside Leaf Collection - 2026 - 2028
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-Bid-28
- State
- New Jersey
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
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- Point of contact
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About this opportunity
The Township of Middletown, New Jersey is requesting bids on curbside leaf collection services for zones G, H, I, J, K, and L under a contract period spanning 2026–2028, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM and questions due September 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Multiple awards are anticipated, with separate contractors potentially assigned to different zones.
The scope covers collection of leaves from all streets within each zone, placed in public rights-of-way by residents. Leaves must be removed from paved roadways and from areas up to 10 feet behind the curbline or edge of pavement, with all piles completely removed and areas left clean and substantially free of leaves. Collected leaves are delivered to the Township Leaf Compost Site (Belford Compost Site) at the end of Center Avenue in Belford, with access limited to the entrance adjacent to the Belford Ferry Terminal parking lot. Disposal slips must be completed per NJDEP regulations. While a front-end loader with claw attachment is recommended, other similar equipment is acceptable if the contractor guarantees completion within contract timeframes. All leaves are loaded mechanically using equipment such as leaf blowers, front-end loaders, backhoes, or bobcat loaders, and transported in garbage trucks/packer trucks, tandem dump trucks with tarps, or similar vehicles. All machines must operate on rubber tires.
The initial work period runs November 30, 2026 through December 23, 2026, with similar timeframes for subsequent years. The collection order and schedule will be determined by the Director of Public Works by November 1 each year. Contractors submit lump-sum bids per zone. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for failure to complete each zone within contract timeframes, except for extenuating circumstances such as significant snowfall exceeding three inches, police emergencies, or unforeseen construction projects. Contractors may bid only on zones they can service within specified timeframes.
Bidders must provide Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action documentation, Business Registration Certificate, Equipment Certification listing, proof of experience, and W-9 form. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limits and Workers Compensation coverage are required. All work must comply with New Jersey prevailing wage laws and ADA requirements. Payment is made upon voucher submission and Director approval at the completion of each season. Electronic bid submissions are required through the OpenGov procurement portal.
Opportunity text
The proposed work consists of: Curbside Leaf Collection. Curbside Leaf Collection Zones G, H, I, J, K & L Contractor to collect all leaves placed in the public right-of-way by residents for all streets in each zone within the areas delineated as shown on attached map entitled Leaf and Brush Zones for Middletown Township dated June 2018. Leaves are to be collected once for every street in each zone on which the contractor bids. Leaves left by residents are to be removed by the contractor from all areas within the paved public roadways and removed 10 feet behind the curbline or behind the edge of pavement. All piles of leaves are to be completely removed, and all areas left clean and substantially free of leaves. The contractor shall collect leaves from all streets in the zones listed above and deliver them to the Township Leaf Compost Site (Belford Compost Site), located at the end of Center Avenue in Belford (access to this drop of site is limited to the entrance adjacent to the Belford Ferry Terminal parking lot, Center Avenue is off limits to truck access). Disposal slips, which will be provided at the drop off site, must be filled out entirely per NJDEP regulations. The collection order and schedule of the zones to be collected will be determined by the Director of Public Works by November 1st of each year and provided to the contractor(s). While it is recommended that a front-end loader with a claw attachment be used to collect leaves, other similar equipment may be used provided that the contractor can guarantee completion of each zone within the contract time listed below. The contractor shall be charged liquidated damages for non-completion of each zone as defined below. All leaves are to be collected in
garbage trucks/packer type trucks, Tandem dump trucks with tarps or similar. All leaves
are to be loaded into trucks mechanically using equipment such as leaf blowers, front-end
loaders, backhoes, bobcat loaders, etc. All machines must be on rubber tires, no machines
with tracks are allowed. Loading trucks manually (without machinery) is unacceptable.
Leaf Vacuum Boxes are not acceptable for collection. It is the sole responsibility of the
contractor to load and unload leaves.
No bags, man made litter, sticks, grass, weeds, branches or brush of any kind are to be collected
with leaves. If leaves and brush are mixed, they are to be separated, if practical to do so. If it is
impractical to separate leaves and brush, the pile need not be collected by the contractor. Photos
of said pile shall be documented and e-mailed to the Director of Public Works.
ANSI Class II or III safety vests are to be worn at all times by all workers. Traffic safety standards
must be in accordance with the AASHTO guidelines and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. Operations are to continue in all weather conditions, as traffic and construction safety
standards dictate, with the exception of accumulating snowfalls.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| middletown Multi-Zone_Curbside_Leaf_Collection_-_2026_-_2028.pdf |
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