Rebid of Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal

The Borough of Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is seeking a single private hauler under a municipal services contract to provide comprehensive curbside collection and disposal of residential solid waste and recyclable materials for an initial term of three years, beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2029, with the option for two additional one-year extensions at the Borough’s sole discretion. The contractor must collect both solid waste and recyclables on the same day each week, supplying each residential and limited commercial account with a 96-gallon wheeled tote for trash and a 64-gallon wheeled tote for recyclables at no extra cost. The service includes one bulk item pickup per week or month, with alternate pricing, and requires the contractor to operate under strict compliance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws, Montgomery County solid waste management plans, and local ordinances, disposing of all materials exclusively at DEP-approved sites or certified recycling facilities. The contractor must guarantee sufficient disposal capacity for estimated annual volumes and bear all costs if alternate sites become necessary due to capacity constraints or regulatory changes not caused by the Borough. The successful bidder must submit a bid bond equal to 10% of the proposed contract amount, along with fully completed forms provided by the Borough, including a Bidder’s Questionnaire detailing past municipal contracts, years of experience, and any prior failures to complete similar services. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PennBid by 2:00 p.m. on September 3, 2026, and remain valid through October 31, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder deemed in the Borough’s best interest, with no obligation to accept the lowest bid. Upon award, the contractor must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the three-year contract value, issued by a surety with a Best Rating of A or better, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability with $5,000,000 umbrella excess, pollution liability, automotive, and workers’ compensation insurance, naming the Borough as an additional insured. The contractor is prohibited from subcontracting, must adhere to strict non-discrimination policies in employment and service delivery, and must indemnify the Borough against all claims arising from its operations. Payments will be made monthly in equal installments based on one-twelfth of the annual contract price, adjusted for changes in the number