FAC86, Category 1 - Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Services RFP

The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection, is seeking bids for municipal solid waste and recycling services at three facilities in Massachusetts: John Augustus Hall in West Boylston, the West Boylston Labor Yard, and the Clinton Labor Yard & Ranger Station. The contract, identified as FAC86, Category 1 under solicitation number BD-27-1020-DCRWS-DC700-130517, is a firm-fixed price arrangement for FY2027, with performance beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the COMMBUYS portal by 2:00 PM EST on June 22, 2026, and are required to use the mandatory Bidder Response Form. Services include weekly or biweekly collection of recyclables and solid waste using specified containers, including 95/96-gallon carts and front-load containers, as well as on-demand rental of 20-, 30-, and 40-yard roll-off containers for construction and demolition debris with per-ton pricing. All waste receptacles must be in place by June 30, 2026, and services must align with site access hours. Contractors must comply strictly with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws under M.G.L. c. 149, paying laborers according to the Department of Labor Standards’ scheduled rates for classifications such as laborers, operating engineers, and teamsters, and must register all apprentices with the Division of Apprenticeship Training under M.G.L. c. 23. Weekly certified payroll reports and a Statement of Compliance must be submitted to ensure adherence to wage and apprenticeship requirements. Work must also conform to state and local environmental regulations. The point of contact for procurement and billing inquiries is Christy Raillo at DCR’s West Boylston office, though no contracting officer, COR, COTR, or PCO details are provided. There is no specified contract value, as pricing data is not included, and no formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, or accounting codes are detailed in the documentation. The contract includes an option for renewal contingent on updated wage schedules, and bidders are required to designate a Service Representative for communications. All submissions must be made exclusively through COMMBUYS, with supplementary documents permitted via the attachment function, but no page limits or specific