Transportation And Disposal Of Municipal Solid Waste At Regional Facilities

The Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA) of Connecticut has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 22-OE-001v2 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. Two concurrent RFPs have been released: one focused on utilizing nearby regional resource recovery and transfer facilities, and another targeting remote out-of-state landfill or alternative disposal facilities. A third related RFP will address the operation, maintenance, and optional redevelopment of MIRA Transfer Stations. The solicitation opened on June 19, 2021, with a vendor question and answer period running from June 19 to July 9, 2021. Proposals are due by August 25, 2021, at 3:00 PM EDT, and must be submitted through MIRA's website. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, vendors will be assessed on their ability to effectively transport and dispose of the specified volume of municipal solid waste.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation is open to all vendors without apparent limitations. Similarly, the RFP does not disclose an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific pricing terms. The documentation consistently notes that payment terms are unspecified, and no line items are designated. The lack of financial details suggests that pricing will be a key component of vendor proposals, and potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive cost structures for the transportation and disposal services. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the full RFP documentation available on MIRA's website and to participate in the vendor Q&A period to clarify any questions about the solicitation.