Operation and Management Capital Region East Operating Committee (CREOC) Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events

The Capital Region East Operating Committee (CREOC) is seeking a licensed hazardous waste management firm to operate and manage regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events across eight participating municipalities in Hartford County, Connecticut. The contractor will be responsible for conducting nine collection events annually between March and November, with a primary drop-off site located at 321 Olcott Street in Manchester, CT, and potentially one additional satellite collection per year. Specific contractor requirements include being registered under DEEP's General Permit for one-day waste collections, holding a valid hazardous waste transporter permit, and maintaining certification as a PaintCare handler. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was released on February 17, 2023, with a deadline for questions on February 24, 2023, and proposal submissions due on March 3, 2023, at 11:00 am. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess technical and operational capabilities, including proposal quality, pricing, project history, references, experience, personnel qualifications, disposal methods, waste handling procedures, work plan, and insurance coverage.

The contract does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Participating municipalities include Glastonbury, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Somers, South Windsor, Stafford, and Vernon, serving a total population of 186,684. Proposers must complete a Living Wage Certification form, which requires compliance with Manchester's Living Wage Ordinance, potentially impacting smaller businesses with fewer than 25 employees or annual contract values under $25,000. The initial contract term is four years, with potential extensions for two additional one-year periods, potentially totaling six years. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the contract will cover comprehensive waste collection services including setup, classification, consolidation, transportation, and disposal of household hazardous waste. The Town of Manchester will serve as the agent for CREOC and participating municipalities in soliciting and managing the proposal process.