Trash Removal Services

The Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 2025-12) for comprehensive trash removal services for its two facilities located in Youngstown, Ohio, at 604 Mahoning Avenue and 340 W. Federal Street. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide weekly trash removal for multiple dumpsters, specifically one 8-yard, one 4-yard, and one 8-yard cardboard-only dumpster at the Mahoning Avenue location, and one 4-yard dumpster at the Federal Street location. Pickup schedules are precise, with the Mahoning Avenue site allowing pickups Monday through Friday between 5:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. or Saturdays between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding non-operational holidays, while the Federal Street location permits pickups between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. The contract period spans 2026-2031, with an initial three-year term and two optional one-year renewals. Key procurement dates include a November 28, 2025 deadline for questions, December 9, 2025 for responses, and a final quotation submission deadline of December 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. through the WRTA procurement portal, with contractor selection scheduled for January 9, 2026.

The procurement is subject to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements and includes mandatory compliance provisions covering civil rights, nondiscrimination, debarment, and suspension certifications. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is emphasized, and contractors must certify they have no unpaid federal tax liabilities and have not been convicted of felonies within the preceding 24 months. The procurement may be funded through multiple sources, including FTA, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and WRTA's internal resources. Vendors are required to provide all-inclusive pricing for each contract year, with separate line items for regular weekly pickups of different dumpster sizes and additional charges for extra pickups as needed. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors must submit comprehensive, detailed pricing that remains valid for the entire contract term. The RFQ also mandates compliance with equal employment opportunity standards, record retention requirements, and accessibility standards, indicating a comprehensive approach to vendor selection and contract management.