Refuse & Recycling and Disposal Service

The U.S. Coast Guard District 1 is soliciting proposals for refuse and recycling collection and disposal services at Sector New York, Detachment Sandy Hook, Highlands, New Jersey, with proposals due July 2, 2026.

The scope covers weekly collection of solid waste from facility and commercial areas—kitchen waste, paper, cardboard, metals, glass, yard waste, and construction debris—at 20 Crispin Road within Gateway National Park. Collection must occur between 0800 and 1430 hours on a weekly basis, with provision for unscheduled roll-off container pickups (10+ yards) on an on-call basis. The contractor furnishes all labor, equipment, containers, transportation, and disposal services at certified off-site facilities complying with federal, state, and local regulations. Hazardous waste, explosives, and bio-hazard materials are excluded from scope. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens or employment-eligible and comply with Department of Homeland Security employment verification and OSHA requirements.

The contract runs on a firm fixed-price basis for a one-year base period (February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027) with four one-year option periods extending through January 31, 2031. The contractor bears all disposal fees, tipping fees, and container maintenance costs with no additional charges to the government. A designated project manager must be available Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1600 EST, and respond to technical issues within twenty-four hours. The contractor must establish a Quality Control Plan within fifteen calendar days of award and submit permits, licenses, certificates of insurance, and collection schedules within the same timeframe. A post-award conference must occur within ten business days of award via teleconference. Monthly progress reports and annual performance evaluations through CPARS are required. The Contracting Officer's Representative will conduct inspections and review invoices and records.