Refuse and Recycling Collection Services for Various County Facilities

Montgomery County, Maryland's Department of General Services, Division of Facilities Management is requesting bids for refuse and recycling collection services across County-owned and leased facilities under IFB #1192172, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. A 10% local-vendor price preference with a $200,000 ceiling applies to bidders holding valid local business certification under Montgomery County's local business preference provisions.

The scope comprises collection and transport of refuse and pre-sorted recyclable materials (commingled materials and mixed paper/cardboard) from various County facilities to a designated recycling processing facility via a dual stream program. Work is divided into two geographic zones; contractors must bid all container types and facility locations within a chosen zone to qualify for award, and no single bidder will be awarded more than one zone. Specific facility locations, container types, quantities, and pickup frequencies are detailed in the provided Facility Container List Excel workbook. The contract is subject to Montgomery County's wage requirements law for service contracts; bidders must submit wage certification and, if applicable, non-profit organization wage and health insurance forms, and failure to submit these materials may result in bid rejection for nonresponsiveness.

The initial contract term is two years from the Director's signature, with the Director retaining the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. Pricing must remain firm for the first contract year; any subsequent price adjustments are limited to the annual percentage change of the Consumer Price Index for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area and subject to Director approval. Compensation includes a solid waste disposal charge calculated at 45% of monthly costs, with adjustments made when the County's disposal rate changes from the baseline of $52.00 per ton. Payment terms are net 30 days. An optional pre-bid conference was held July 13, 2026. Proposals must be electronically submitted through BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty.