Rubbish Removal Services

Westport Public Schools in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is seeking sealed bids for rubbish removal services through a competitive procurement process designated as Bid #25-007-BOE. The solicitation, issued on April 23, 2025, invites vendors to submit comprehensive proposals for waste management services, with sealed bids due by 11:00 AM on May 8, 2025, to be publicly opened in Room 307. Potential bidders must submit two copies of their proposal, with clear external marking of the bid number and purpose. The procurement allows for vendor questions and clarifications during a specific window from April 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM to May 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with all inquiries to be directed to Ted Hunyadi, Director of Facilities, via phone at 203-341-1271 or email at thunyadi@westportps.org. Bid packages are available on the Westport Public Schools website, and vendors are expected to carefully review all documentation before submission. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing waste management infrastructure that might require integration. The procurement documents do not specify a precise budget range or estimated total contract value for the rubbish removal services. While the bid is open to all vendors, interested parties should ensure they can meet the technical and operational requirements implied by the solicitation. The lack of detailed financial information suggests that pricing and cost-effectiveness will likely be a significant factor in vendor evaluation, though specific scoring criteria are not outlined in the available documentation.