Nbha 2026-09-WM

The New Britain Housing Authority is requesting proposals for solid waste collection services at all NBHA low and moderate income developments within the City of New Britain, with sealed bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and a pre-bid walk-through on September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes collection, transportation, and disposal of residential solid waste and scrap metal from seven housing developments and one education center. The Authority maintains 39 residential waste containers totaling 222 cubic yards per pickup and two scrap metal containers totaling 16 cubic yards. Collection is required twice weekly (Tuesdays and Fridays) at most sites and once weekly at the Center of Excellence, with all materials transported to the Bristol Waste to Energy Facility. Bidders must submit a lump sum price for each contract year covering all labor, materials, equipment, and disposal costs; additional collections beyond scope are compensated on a time and materials basis at prevailing wage rates. The contractor bears all tipping fees exceeding a monthly tonnage cap of 71.77 tons.

The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, commencing November 1, 2026. Free On Board Destination delivery terms apply with Net 30 Days payment.

Bonding and insurance requirements include a bid bond of five percent of the bid amount, Performance and Labor and Material Bonds equal to 100 percent of contract value, workers' compensation, general liability with $1 million minimum, automobile liability of $1 million, and umbrella coverage of $2 million. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements and Section 3 HUD employment provisions. Minority and female hiring goals of 20 percent and 10 percent respectively apply. The Authority encourages participation from Small, Minority, Women Business Enterprises and Disabled-owned businesses. Award goes to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous considering price and other factors. Written questions are due September 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Contact Lisa LaLuna at 860-829-9122, llaluna@nbhact.org, or 16 Armistice Street, New Britain, CT 06053.