Transportation And Disposal Of Municipal Solid Waste At Regional Facilities

The Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA) of the State of Connecticut is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP 22-OE-001) for the transportation and disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Hartford County. The procurement seeks proposals from qualified vendors to handle up to 430,000 tons of MSW annually for a period of up to five and a half years, potentially commencing as early as January 1, 2022. MIRA has issued two concurrent RFPs: one focused on utilizing nearby regional resource recovery and transfer facilities, and another targeting remote out-of-state landfill or alternative disposal facilities. The key deliverables include comprehensive transportation and disposal services for municipal solid waste, with vendors expected to demonstrate capability in managing large-scale waste management operations. The vendor question and answer period runs from June 5, 2021, to July 10, 2021, with proposal submissions due by September 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM EDT. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, vendors will likely be assessed on their operational capabilities, disposal methodologies, transportation logistics, and overall waste management expertise.

The RFP documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documents. The solicitation appears open to all vendors, including private waste management companies, regional disposal facilities, and transportation service providers. A third related RFP for the operation, maintenance, and optional redevelopment of MIRA Transfer Stations was planned for release around June 14, 2021. The estimated total contract value is not specified, and no explicit budget range or award value is provided in the procurement documents. Interested vendors are directed to obtain complete RFP details from MIRA's website at https://www.ctmira.org/business-links/current-bids-rfp-rfq/, with Roger Guzowski listed as the primary contact for inquiries regarding this procurement opportunity.