DCKT-FY26-Leaf Disposal Services

Solicitation Doc846899 is an Invitation for Bids issued by the District of Columbia Department of Public Works for leaf composting and vegetative debris recycling services. This is an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contract with a base term of one year and four optional one-year extensions, for a maximum duration of five years. The contract is specifically set aside for DSLBD-certified business enterprises, with price preferences offered to Small Business Enterprises, Resident-Owned Businesses, and Equity Impact Enterprises, capped at a total of 12 percent. The selected contractor must operate a licensed facility within a 75-mile roundtrip of the Fort Totten and Benning Road Transfer Stations to process approximately 8,000 tons of leaves annually, primarily between November 1st and January 31st, and provide roughly 2,000 tons of biologically stable composted material. The scope of work includes the receipt and processing of loose vacuumed leaves, compostable bagged leaves, and other vegetative debris such as wood chips, holiday trees, and storm debris. Contractors are required to monitor compost piles twice weekly for temperature and oxygen levels and must adhere to the Solid Waste Reduction and Recovery regulations. Bids are evaluated based on the total price for the base year and all options. Required submission documents include the completed offer section, a bidder questionnaire, and a bid price schedule, with a subcontracting plan required for contracts exceeding 250,000 dollars. All offers must be submitted electronically via the OCP e-Sourcing website by October 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.