QBSP # 6000002928 - Refuse Removal, Disposal and Recycling Services for the Staten Island Bridge Facilities, Port Ivory/New York Marine Terminals, and the Teleport in Staten Island -Two Year Contract

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a qualified contractor for refuse removal, disposal, and recycling services through a Qualifications-Based Selection Process (QBSP) numbered 6000002928. The contract covers three specific locations: Staten Island Bridge Facilities, Port Ivory/New York Marine Terminals, and the Teleport in Staten Island, with a proposed two-year term from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2027. Prospective respondents must demonstrate at least three years of continuous experience in government, commercial, or industrial refuse removal and disposal services, and must hold a current Trade Waste Removal License from the New York City Business Integrity Commission. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation including company profiles, safety records, environmental history, vehicle inventories, licenses, and certifications. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's experience, licensing, safety profile, environmental history, and overall integrity. Key dates include a pre-response meeting on July 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with proposal responses due on July 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, to be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform.

The procurement includes specific participation goals for diverse businesses, with targets of 20% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-disabled Veteran-owned Businesses (SDVOBs) of the total contract price. The contract will be unit-price based and evaluated separately for three distinct sections: Port Ivory/New York Marine Terminals, Staten Island Bridges, and the Teleport. Contractors will be responsible for providing containers, performing waste pickups, and ensuring proper disposal and recycling of waste materials across these locations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multiple locations suggest a significant contract value. The Port Authority emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination, ensuring fair bidding opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability. Respondents must submit three separate electronic files: a completed QBSP book, a cost proposal, and a Qualifications and Experience Proposal (QEP), with the Port Authority reserving the right to request additional information or original signed submissions.