Request for Bids Collection and Transportation of Recyclables From Countywide Drop-off Depots in Lawrence and Mercer Counties
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The Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department is soliciting bids for the collection and transportation of commingled fibers and glass from countywide drop-off depots in Lawrence and Mercer Counties. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with options for short-term and long-term extensions. Bidders must provide pricing for two operational models: Option A, where the contractor uses County-provided vehicles for fibers and their own equipment for glass, and Option B, where the contractor provides all vehicles to service County-owned containers. The scope includes servicing up to 35 fiber containers and 6 glass containers, with specific requirements for reporting, certified weight slips, and facility certifications to ensure materials are processed and marketed rather than landfilled. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PennBid by 3:00 PM on October 19, 2026, and will be opened publicly on October 20, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 22, 2026. To be considered responsive, submissions must include a comprehensive set of documents, including a signed Proposal Cover Sheet, Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Articles of Agreement, and five specific Proposal Forms covering operational plans, personnel, equipment, past performance, and facility certifications. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder. The contract includes strict liquidated damages for performance failures, ranging from $25 for locking errors to $5,000 for the improper disposal of non-contaminated recyclables.
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Lawrence County, PA, USASet-Aside
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In order for your submission to be considered eligible, you must complete the following: 1. The sealed proposal must be submitted online at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/. 2. The proposal be signed by an authorized contracting agent of your company. 3. The proposal be submitted via Pennbid no later than 3:00 PM on Monday, October 20, 2026. 4. The proposal must contain ALL of the required paperwork and attachments to be deemed complete. Refer to the checklist that follows to assist you in your submission. 5. All forms in the checklist must be submitted in Pennbid with your bid package or your bid may be automatically rejected. 6. Bidders must submit bids for both Options A and Options B.
PROPOSAL CHECKLIST Proposals must be organized and submitted in the following order described. Proposal Cover Sheet signed in BLUE Ink /sealed by the authorized contractor/bidder Bid Bond Non-Collusion Affidavit Of Contractor Power of Attorney (if necessary) Agreement, signed in BLUE Ink and witnessed/sealed by a Notary Public Proposal Sheet of Rates, Products and Services Statement of Qualifications of the Contractor Proposal Forms 1 thru 5
Sealed bids must be submitted online through Pennbid. All documents and solicitation details are available at no cost on PennBid – https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. Bids will not be accepted if submitted in person, bids can only be submitted online at https://pennbid.com The County will receive sealed bids online at no later than 3:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 during the 10:00 AM regularly scheduled meeting of the Lawrence County Board of County Commissioners.
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10 a.m. Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department Public Safety Building, 1451 Countyline Road, New Castle, PA 16101 Pre or post conference questions must be submitted via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com
All questions must be received no later than 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026. RSW WILL ACCEPT NO QUESTIONS AND WILL PROVIDE NO ANSWERS VIA TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON (other than the pre-conference meeting). Clarifications and Responses to questions that create a change to the specifications will be posted on PennBid and notification via Public Notice sent to Bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents from PennBid. Verifications and responses will be sent by the close of business on Monday, October 5 25, 2026. All responses will be considered addendums to the bid document.
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