Paper and Cardboard Recycling

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking a qualified vendor for a fixed two-year contract to provide paper and cardboard recycling services across four facility locations in New Orleans, including 2817 Canal Street, 8200 Willow Street, and the administration and maintenance buildings at 3900 and 3901 Desire Parkway. The scope of work requires the collection of materials from offices, indoor hallways, and outdoor garage areas. Services must be performed weekly on a weekday between 6am and 5pm, with the vendor remaining available for short-notice requests on the same day or next business day. The selected vendor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, including recycling bins, and must ensure personnel wear uniforms and maintain professional conduct. Bids for this solicitation, identified as RFQ RTAR_03965-1, are due by September 1, 2026, at 11:00 am CST. Proposals should include a fixed weekly price, which can be quoted per location or as a single unit. The contract specifies Net 30 payment terms via check or ACH. To maintain service quality, the vendor is expected to perform a thorough cleaning of particles after material retrieval and is recommended to keep records of collection and weight for auditing purposes. All personnel must possess sufficient experience and security records, and the vendor must adhere to strict facility access protocols using RTA-provided security badges.