Bid 8863 Refuse Services-Various Locations

The Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh is soliciting bids under solicitation number BID-2026-0007 for the removal of rubbish at various locations across the district. The contract spans a three-year period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with the possibility of a six-month extension to prevent coverage lapses. The scope of work includes scheduled pickups for various container sizes, including 2, 4, and 6-yard containers, bushel hampers, and 96-gallon totes, as well as on-demand services for specific sites like Cupples Stadium. All services must comply with City Ordinance 601.04, which restricts collection in residential zones between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. during daylight saving time. Bids will be evaluated based on the total annual cost, calculated by multiplying the weekly pickup frequency per container size by the individual pickup cost over 52 weeks. The award will be granted as a group for items 1 through 5 to a single company. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including 300,000 dollars for personal liability and 250,000 dollars per occurrence for property damage. Additionally, the selected vendor must adhere to the district's substance abuse policy, provide regulatory documentation for landfill and recycling sites, and certify that they are not debarred or suspended from federal transactions. Invoicing requires each pickup location to be assigned a unique location number with only one location per invoice.