Municipal solid waste & recycling at town buildings pickup and removal, 2026

The Town of Simsbury, Connecticut is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB #36816) for municipal solid waste and recycling pickup and removal services at town and school buildings. This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the proper pickup and disposal of refuse and recyclables at designated Town Buildings and Board of Education facilities. The scope of work includes compliance with scheduled pickup times, vehicle specifications, and service requirements across multiple building locations as detailed in the General Specifications for Work section of the ITB. Prospective bidders must develop proposals that address the operational requirements including service frequency, equipment standards, and accessibility requirements for various town and school sites. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. Vendor questions were accepted from May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT through May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The primary contact for this procurement is Chris Petron at the Town of Simsbury, 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury, Connecticut 06070, reachable at 860-658-3222 or CPetron@simsbury-ct.gov.

The solicitation is open to all vendors with no specified set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types mentioned in the available documentation. No incumbent contractor has been identified in the posted materials, and no information regarding existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements has been disclosed. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified, with delivery on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. The ITB does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range, allowing vendors to submit competitive proposals based on the defined service parameters and facility needs. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete ITB documents, particularly the General Specifications for Work section, to ensure full understanding of all operational and facility requirements before submitting their proposals.