ITB - Compacting & Hauling of Recyclables

The City of Morristown is soliciting bids for a contract to provide compacting and hauling services for recyclables, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. The scope of work involves handling approximately 1,444 tons of single stream recyclables per year. The contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining the necessary equipment, specifically 42-yard containers and an appropriate compactor system, ensuring at least two containers are available to maintain continuous service. Materials will be collected from the Hamblen County-Morristown Solid Waste Disposal (HCMSWDS) facility and hauled to Smurfit Westrock Knoxville Recycling. The contractor must haul full containers within 24 hours of notice during weekdays and provide monthly tonnage reports to the City and HCMSWDS. Bids must be submitted as complete, unbound, original sealed physical documents to the City of Morristown's Finance Office by November 24, 2026. Required documentation includes a completed invitation to bid, an IRS W-9 form, and applicable commercial licenses. The successful bidder must provide proof of general liability insurance of 1 million dollars and workers' compensation of at least 500,000 dollars, naming HCMSWDS, the City, and the County as additional insured. Payment is issued via purchase orders based on monthly statements, with payments typically made within 15 days of receipt. The City reserves the right to award the contract by item, group, or total bid, and may cancel the agreement for poor vendor performance.