Transportation And Disposal Of MSW At Out Of State Landfills

The Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA) of Connecticut has issued Request for Proposal (RFP22-OE-002) seeking transportation and disposal services for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) at out-of-state landfills. The procurement seeks a vendor capable of handling up to 430,000 tons of municipal solid waste annually for a period of up to five and one-half years, potentially commencing as early as January 1, 2022. This specific RFP is one of three related solicitations, focusing specifically on remote out-of-state landfill or alternative disposal facilities. The procurement process includes a structured timeline with a solicitation period open from June 5, 2021, to September 7, 2021, and a vendor Q&A period running from June 5 to July 10, 2021. Proposals are due by September 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM EDT, with submissions to be made through MIRA's website. The primary objectives include securing efficient, compliant transportation and disposal solutions for municipal solid waste that meet the state's waste management requirements. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documents, the RFP suggests that vendors must demonstrate capabilities in waste transportation, out-of-state landfill disposal, and compliance with relevant regulations.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. The RFP does not provide a specified award value or explicit budget range for the contract, leaving financial terms open for proposal. The solicitation does not indicate any preference for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses, suggesting a competitive, open procurement process. Contact for the RFP is Roger Guzowski at MIRA's Rocky Hill, Connecticut office, who can provide additional information about the solicitation. Interested vendors are directed to review the complete RFP documentation available on MIRA's website for comprehensive details about submission requirements, scope of work, and contract specifications. The lack of detailed financial information suggests that pricing and contract value will be determined through the competitive proposal process.