BULKY WASTE HAULING & DISPOSAL SERVICES

The Town of Orange, Connecticut, has issued Solicitation Number 36681 for the provision of bulky waste hauling and disposal services from its Transfer Station on South Orange Center Road to an approved disposal facility sanctioned by both the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Town. The contract requires the contractor to supply and maintain at least two 40-cubic-yard open-top roll-off dumpsters, ensuring one is always empty and available on site. Hauling is limited to bulky waste, including construction and demolition debris, with all equipment and vehicles required to comply with applicable state and federal regulations from CT DOT, CT DMV, CT DEEP, and EPA. The contract term extends four years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030, and pricing is based on a unit rate per net tonnage determined by scale tickets from the town scale. Full dumpsters must be removed within four hours of notification during operating hours, with the Town responsible for loading the dumpsters. The solicitation mandates thorough bidder qualifications, including experience in bulky waste operations and compliance with numerous special conditions such as labor law disclosures, contract performance history, and a pre-bid site visit requirement. Bid submissions must include a notarized Non-Collusive Affidavit, a Bidder Qualification Statement, and compliance with insurance and bonding requirements: a bid bond of 10% and a performance bond of 100% of the first-year estimated contract value, with automatic annual renewal. Insurance coverage must meet minimum standards with coverage limits for general liability, automobile liability, umbrella, workers’ compensation, and professional liability if applicable, with the Town named as an additional insured. Evaluation of bids will be conducted via a trade-off process balancing cost and non-price factors such as past performance and financial stability, but no formal weighting or scoring system is provided. The contract administration includes manual invoicing with scale tickets attached, oversight by the Director of Public Works at 617 Orange Center Road, and requires bidders to submit sealed hard copy proposals by May 28, 2026. The contract type is inferred as firm-fixed-price based on unit pricing, although it is not explicitly stated. The requirement to maintain regulatory compliance and the detailed operational and administrative provisions indicate a comprehensive effort to ensure environmentally responsible and efficient bulky waste management for the Town of Orange.