General Conditions and Detailed Specifications for Yard Waste Recycling (Leaves, Brush and Grass) for Middlesex County New Jersey

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority is soliciting bids under solicitation number 26-02R for the management and recycling of yard waste, specifically leaves, brush, and grass, within Middlesex County, New Jersey. This procurement process requires the submission of completed bid forms by the deadline of October 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bids are managed through the Middlesex County Improvement Authority's Electronic Procurement Portal, and any submissions received after the specified deadline will be rejected. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Qualified Purchasing Agent Kevin McQueeney. The scope of the contract is supported by detailed specifications and appendices that include maps of county and municipality locations and historical recycling data from 2021 through 2025. These documents provide approximate annual tonnages for yard waste sites and specific year-end recaps by town to assist bidders in understanding the volume of materials. The requirements also include the provision of a bond and the application of NJDEP yard waste conversion factors to ensure standardized reporting and management of the recycling process.