Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services

Bergen Community College has issued a Request for Bids (Public Bid No. P-2415) for Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Services across its three campuses in Paramus, Hackensack, and Lyndhurst, New Jersey. The procurement seeks a comprehensive waste management contractor responsible for providing, installing, maintaining, and hauling containers ranging from 2-yard to 30-yard sizes for institutional waste, construction materials, cardboard, and commingled recyclables. The contract will span three years, commencing approximately February 1, 2026, and terminating January 31, 2029. Bidders must possess a valid Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and comply with state regulations including business registration and prevailing wage requirements. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room A231, with electronic bids to be received through the https://bergenbids.com platform until 10:00 a.m. on November 5, 2025. Contractors will be required to arrange pickups before 7 a.m. at designated locations and submit monthly invoices with signed receipts, along with recycling reports demonstrating materials recycled.

The procurement requires a bid bond of 10% of the bid amount, not exceeding $20,000, and bidders must provide a consent of surety certificate indicating willingness to secure a performance bond for the full contract price if awarded. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents emphasize compliance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. Bidders must submit a business registration certificate from the New Jersey Department of Treasury for themselves and any subcontractors. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids, with the final selection to be made by formal resolution. No specific budget range or precise award value is detailed in the documents, but the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a significant multi-year contract. Bidders are prohibited from withdrawing their bid within 60 days after the bid opening, and the college assumes no responsibility for delays in bid receipt.