1898-26 (RFP) Dumpster Collection and Trash-Recycling Hauling Services

East Hartford Public Schools has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 1898-26) seeking qualified and experienced waste management companies to provide comprehensive dumpster collection and trash-recycling hauling services across multiple Board of Education and Town of East Hartford facilities within Connecticut. The solicitation, posted on December 9, 2025, with proposals due by January 24, 2026, invites vendors capable of regularly collecting solid waste and recyclable materials from designated dumpsters and transporting them to authorized disposal or recycling sites. The contract emphasizes reliable service delivery, though it does not specify detailed performance metrics, line items, or regulatory standards beyond general operational qualifications. The work is to be performed under a Free On Board Destination term at East Hartford locations, primarily centered at 734 Tolland Street. The solicitation lacks detailed pricing structures or contract line items and does not include standard federal clauses, special contract requirements, or designated socioeconomic set-asides. No evaluation criteria, quality inspection standards, or invoicing procedures are outlined, and the document does not provide estimated contract value or amendments. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the state bid portal, with the primary point of contact for the solicitation being James Rovezzi of East Hartford Public Schools, who can provide additional information regarding contract administration and submission. Overall, the solicitation is structured as a straightforward municipal service contract aimed at engaging capable waste hauling providers to meet the ongoing solid waste and recycling needs of East Hartford’s public facilities.