Residential Curbside Organics Collection-Preferred Vendor

The Town of Bedford is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to establish a residential curbside organics collection service through a public-private partnership. The initiative aims to provide residents with a subscription-based food waste collection program, with the contract anticipated to commence shortly after November 1, 2025, and extend through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for up to two additional years. The Town will not provide direct funding for the service; instead, residents will pay subscription fees directly to the contractor. The contractor is responsible for delivering weekly collection services to all residential properties within the municipal service area, including multi-family homes up to four units, with an option to offer biweekly pickups. The Town will supply branded carts and compostable liners to new subscribers and handle their distribution and maintenance, while the contractor will manage the collection and processing of organics at licensed facilities, ensuring compliance and reporting monthly data on subscribers and collected tonnage. The Town will actively promote the program and collaborate with the contractor on educational outreach efforts to encourage participation. Proposals are due by October 1, 2025, and will be evaluated based on specific criteria outlined in the solicitation. The contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000, with the primary point of contact being Karen Kennedy. This initiative aligns with the Town’s environmental sustainability goals by reducing waste and promoting composting, leveraging a partnership model that emphasizes resident-funded services without direct municipal expenditure.