Solid Waste Composting Bid-21-5

Lexington Public Schools in Middlesex County, Massachusetts is seeking sealed bids for a 3-year contract to provide solid waste composting services for 9 of their school buildings, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The selected vendor will be required to provide 64-gallon totes/containers, with a specified number of totes/containers at each school and a schedule of 1-3 pickups per week, excluding vacation weeks. Lexington Public Schools estimates an average of 130 tons of composting per year. Bidders must provide pricing per tote/container per week, including compostable liners, tote leasing, and pickup of composting, with pricing for each contract year. Bidders must have a verified experience record and hold all required permits and licenses. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

The Invitation for Bid does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The Invitation for Bid does not specify a budget range or award value, but Lexington Public Schools estimates an average of 130 tons of composting per year, which will inform the potential value of the contract.