Removal of solid waste and recycling services

The Town of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for municipal solid waste and recycling services. The RFP is seeking proposals from qualified parties to provide town-wide services including curbside solid waste collection, curbside recyclable material collection, collection and transportation of solid waste and recyclables from schools and municipal buildings, and optional services for the collection and processing of white goods, bulky items, and cathode ray tubes. The contract term is for 5 years, commencing on July 1, 2022 and concluding on June 30, 2027. Proposals must be delivered to the East Longmeadow Town Manager's office no later than 11:00 a.m. on June 2, 2021. The Town will evaluate proposals based on a variety of criteria including price, prior experience, completeness of the proposal, ability to provide customer satisfaction, quality of services proposed, professional qualifications, proposed equipment, references, and financial strength, and will enter into negotiations with the highest ranked proposer. The successful proposer will be required to provide a 100% performance bond and meet insurance requirements.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified. The RFP also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.