Refuse & Recycling Collection and Transportation

Bid Number:23-RRDPW Bid Title:Refuse & Recycling Collection and Transportation Category:DPWStatus:OpenBid Recipient:Liz Antanavica Description: The Town of Bedford, Massachusetts (herein "The Town") is seeking proposals from qualified vendors ('Proposers" or "Contractors") for weekly collection, transportation, disposal and recycling services for curbside refuse and single stream recycling for all residential properties in Bedford. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Department of Public Works, 314 Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 until Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (prevailing time), and at that time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud. The clock in the conference room of the Department of Public Works shall be considered official. No faxed or email bids shall be accepted. No conditional bids shall be accepted. No late bids shall be accepted.Contract Documents may be examined and/or obtained beginning February 6, 2023 by registering online

to download bid documents at https://www.bedfordma.gov/Bids.aspx. Click to select the appropriate bid. Please note that Bidders requesting Documents must register with valid information. Company name, address and contact information (phone and email) are required in the registration form. Please note that it is the Bidder’s responsibility to make certain they have received any/all addenda relating to their bid prior to the bid deadline.The Town currently provides four weeks of leaf and yard waste collection per year (1 Spring, 3 Fall), plus one week of Christmas tree collection in January. The Town currently allows residents to schedule one bulky item for collection per week as part of the refuse collection program. Residents may also currently schedule white goods, TVs/electronics, large metal items and tires by appointment on a fee-per-item basis, paid directly to the hauler.The awarding authority for this contact is the Select Board and the award of any contract is subject to Town Meeting appropriation.Wage rates are subject to the prevailing wage rates as contained in the Contract Documents.Owner, providing equal opportunity, encourages bids from minority and women owned businesses.Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to accept any Bid deemed by them to be in the best interest of Owner. SELECT BOARD BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Publication Date/Time: 2/6/2023 8:00 AM Publication Information: Lowell Sun Closing Date/Time: 3/8/2023 10:00 AM Submittal Information: Sealed Bid Bid Opening Information: Submit to DPW, 314 Great Road, Pre-bid Meeting: 02/15/2023 @ 10:00 am Contact Person: Liz Antanavica: eantanavica@bedfordma.gov Download Available: 02/06/2023 Plan & Spec Available: February 6, 2023 Business Hours: 8am-4pm Fax Number: 781-275-9010 Qualifications: The experience of the Proposer with curbside material collection, handling and transportation must be fully described. It is desirable that the Proposer has had at least five (5) such curbside collection contracts in the past three years, three (3) of which are of similar size and characteristics to the one specified herein. The Proposer must identify the full extent of involvement in the referenced contract. Proposer must provide an organizational chart showing the proposed managerial organization associated with providing collection services to the Town. This chart should identify, by name and title, a Contract Manager to be assigned to the Town. The Town will consider the identification of a specific individual to be a firm commitment on the part of the Proposer to assign this individual to the position shown. A resume of the named individual must be included in the Proposal. Each Proposer shall provide references as a part of its proposal including: References from other Massachusetts municipalities for whom similar recycling/refuse collection services are now or have recently been performed under contract; and Other references relevant to the Proposer’s character and integrity, record of good business practices, management ability, and experience. Each reference shall include the name, address, and telephone number of an individual whom the Town may contact to discuss the Offeror's managerial ability, financial standing, and/or business experience. Each Proposer shall fully describe the nature of its existing business, and shall indicate the number and types of vehicles and equipment it intends to utilize in the performance of this Contract as well as where this equipment will be housed and maintained. If the Proposer intends to purchase new equipment, it must provide a manufacturer delivery guarantee with the Proposal. Special Requirements: The preferred proposal will include a local representative, who is working within 100 miles of the Town, knowledgeable about the Town’s refuse and recycling program, and will manage missed pick up calls and bulky item scheduling. Use of online scheduling tool for pick-ups is also strongly preferred. Miscellaneous: All questions by prospective Proposers concerning interpretation of the Request for Proposals, Forms, Specification, Proposed Contract, Insurance or Bid, must be received in writing by email (eantanavica@bedfordma.gov), mail (314 Great Road, Bedford MA, 01730) or fax to (781)275-9010 before 9:00 AM, February 22, 2023 in accordance with the schedule set forth in 1.20. All responses and interpretations to questions shall be issued by the Town in the form of written addenda mailed to each prospective Proposer. Related Documents: View Document(s) Return To Main Bid Postings Page