QBSP # 6000003391 - Refuse Removal, Disposal And Recycling Services for Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) - Two Year Contract

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is soliciting bids for a two-year contract to provide comprehensive refuse removal, disposal, and recycling services at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, with potential for a 120-day extension and optional renewals. The scope includes scheduled and on-call waste collection using a 35-cubic-yard front-end loading compactor, with pickups Monday through Friday and weekend waste collected on Mondays, plus response to on-call requests within four hours. The contractor must operate and maintain a wireless Container Monitoring System with GSM communication, non-volatile memory, and automatic recovery features, and provide all necessary equipment, vehicles, containers, and disposal services in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, FMCSA, and NYC Waste Removal Licensing requirements. Performance is restricted to the South and North Wing terminals of the terminal, with strict adherence to Port Authority sustainability standards, including the use of EPA-recommended post-consumer recycled content in packaging, elimination of PVC and polystyrene, and provision of take-back or recycling services where feasible. Waste and recycling containers must be clearly labeled with bold white text, standardized symbols, cubic-yard capacity, and acceptable item signage. Contractors must meet stringent compliance and ethical standards, including adherence to the Port Authority’s Code of Ethics, non-discrimination policies, and I-9 verification for all U.S.-based employees. Personnel must communicate effectively in English, wear approved uniforms and photo ID badges, and comply with all safety and appearance regulations. The contract enforces a “time is of the essence” clause due to the public nature of the facility, and prohibits subcontracting without prior written approval. Offerors must certify no debarment, no collusion, no commission-based solicitation, and disclose MBE/WBE/SDVOB participation, which is a critical evaluation factor. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Bonfire Hub as three distinct files—QBSP, Cost Proposal, and Qualifications and Experience Proposal—by 2:00 PM ET on July 27, 2026. The solicitation uses a Qualifications-Based Selection Process, evaluating experience, safety record, and business integrity, though no formal weighting or scoring methodology is disclosed. Pricing is structured as a unit price service contract with line items for various waste streams and monitoring services, but no actual pricing values have been provided, rendering the contract value undetermined. All materials, records, and data must be handled in accordance with Port Authority confidentiality guidelines, and invoices must be submitted electronically