Collection and Disposal of Municipal Solld Waste,

New Cumberland Borough, located at 1120 Market Street, New Cumberland, PA, is soliciting sealed electronic bids for the comprehensive collection and disposal of municipal solid waste, recyclable materials, and related services across all properties and municipal facilities within its jurisdiction. Bids must be submitted via the PennBid portal by 2:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026, and will be opened publicly online at that time. All proposals must adhere strictly to the requirements outlined in the Request for Bids, General Stipulations and Information for Bidders, and specific technical specifications for both solid waste and recyclable materials, including the use of designated container types such as 96-gallon mobile carts for trash and 64- or 96-gallon carts for recycling, with all materials securely covered or tied and transported in vehicles that are properly marked with the contractor’s name, telephone number, and truck number in legible letters visible from 25 feet. The scope of work includes weekly collection of municipal waste from all dwellings between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility for Friday collections to occur on Saturday during holiday weeks, as well as two annual yard waste collection events on designated spring and fall Saturdays. Additional mandatory services include the pickup of one bulky household item per dwelling weekly and the provision of free waste and recycling containers for key municipal facilities such as the Borough Highway Garage, Fire Department, Borough Park, Public Library, and West Shore Senior Center. The contract is structured as a fixed-price, four-year term beginning March 1, 2027, with a one-year optional renewal at the discretion of the Borough Council, through February 2031. All bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified check totaling 10% of their annual bid amount as financial assurance, and upon award, must provide a performance bond equal to 100% of the annual bid value within ten days, valid for the full contract duration. Contractors must also maintain extensive insurance coverage including workers’ compensation, public liability, comprehensive auto liability, and an excess umbrella policy with minimum limits totaling $2 million, naming the Borough as an additional insured, and must indemnify the Borough against all claims arising from their negligence. Compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection, and Cumberland County regulations is mandatory, with waste exclusively disposed of at designated county facilities. Bidders must submit detailed financial statements