Refuse and Recycling Services

Anne Arundel Community College is requesting proposals for comprehensive refuse and recycling services across its Arnold, Glen Burnie, and Arundel Mills campuses, with proposals due October 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET and a pre-proposal Microsoft Teams meeting on October 2 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The scope includes collection, transportation, and disposal of non-hazardous refuse; cardboard and single-stream recycling; paper shredding services; and on-call 30-yard roll-off container services. Daily refuse collection is required from six dumpsters at the main campus, with weekly and bi-weekly cardboard and recycling collections at other locations. All collections must be completed by 7:00 a.m. to minimize campus disruption, and any missed pickups must be completed within 24 hours of notification. Services must comply with OSHA and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health regulations.

Evaluation criteria are weighted 60% on cost, 30% on qualifications and relevant experience, and 10% on minority participation and other appropriate factors. The College intends to issue a Notice of Award on November 20, 2026, with a Notice to Proceed on December 1, 2026.

The contract term runs two years from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, with the option for annual renewals at the College's discretion subject to satisfactory performance and available funding. Pricing shall be firm for 180 days from the proposal deadline. After the initial term, annual price adjustments may be approved for the lesser of 3% or the U.S. Consumer Price Index for the Services category. Payment terms are Net 30 days following approval of invoices and acceptance of services.

Contractors must be regularly engaged in refuse and recycling services for a minimum of five consecutive years and must be currently licensed, bonded, and insured. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including $1 million general liability, $1 million automobile liability, and $5 million excess/umbrella liability, plus workers' compensation in accordance with statutory requirements. Proposals must be submitted by email in two separate volumes (technical and price).