Stockpiled Leaves / Grass Clippings Removal Services

The Town of Newington is soliciting sealed bids for stockpiled leaves and grass clippings removal services, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Town Manager's Office, 200 Garfield Street, Newington, Connecticut 06111.

The scope covers collection, transportation, and legal disposal of approximately 15,000 cubic yards of leaves and 3,000 cubic yards of grass clippings annually from the Town's Transfer Station at 2045 Main Street, south of Churchill Park. The contractor must furnish a truck within 48 hours of request and continue service daily until all material is removed. All vehicles must be fully enclosed on the sides and covered to prevent spillage. The contractor is responsible for using an approved disposal facility registered with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

The contract term runs three years, commencing August 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029, with an option for two additional two-year extensions upon mutual agreement and renegotiation of fees. Pricing is submitted per 100 cubic yard trailer for each contract year. Contract award is based on lowest total cost, including transportation costs. Two bid options are offered: Base Bid requires the contractor to load its own vehicles; Alternate One requires the Town to load the contractor's vehicles.

The contractor must provide satisfactory proof within 20 days of award that specified acceptable vehicles have been procured or are on order, maintain a Performance Bond equal to the pro-rata annual cost, and provide Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate and Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance of $1,000,000 each accident. Monthly billing and payment occur within 30 days of invoice.

Questions must be submitted in writing to Assistant Town Manager Lauren Rhines at lrhines@newingtonct.gov no later than noon on July 21, 2026. Any addenda will be published on the Town website by end of day July 21, 2026.