Municipal & Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, Recycling & Compost

The City of Sterling Heights, located in Wayne County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive municipal and residential solid waste collection and disposal, recycling, and composting program. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide services for approximately 10,000 residential customers and five city-owned facilities, including City Hall, Civic Center, Animal Control Facility, Golf Course Restaurant, and Police/Fire Department. The city is requesting proposals for contract terms of 3, 5, and 8 years, with options for both "all-in" services (collection, hauling, and disposal) and collection and hauling services only. Key deliverables include weekly residential solid waste collection, yard waste collection from April 1 through December 15, curbside recycling, and special item pickups such as Freon-bearing appliances. Bidders must provide front-loading dumpsters for municipal facilities and have the option to offer 65 or 96-gallon waste containers. The bid requires a 5% bid surety bond, and proposals are due on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., with the city planning to award the contract within 90 calendar days of bid opening. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was previously held on October 16, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Southgate City Hall.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and labor/materials payment bond equal to 100% of the first year's contract value, along with comprehensive proof of insurance coverage. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified, the city will utilize a large roll-off system for leaf collection and miscellaneous refuse at the Department of Public Services yard. The contract will be structured as a unit price agreement, with payments based on actual quantities of services performed. The city reserves the right to terminate the agreement annually if unable to continue financing the waste management program. The bid includes strict performance standards with potential financial penalties, such as $500 fines for collecting waste before 6:00 a.m. and $35 fines for unresolved complaints. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the potential for 3-, 5-, or 8-year contract terms suggests a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor.