SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES

This contract involves providing solid waste and recycling collection services across a network of 42 educational locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut, including 29 elementary schools, one annex, seven high schools, and additional centers such as the Bridgeport Learning Center, the inter-district Vocational Aquaculture Center, the Nutrition Center, and the Adult Education Center including an alternative high school. The City of Bridgeport Board of Education (BOE) is the contracting agency, seeking a contractor to perform scheduled, compliant, and reliable waste and recycling collection services. The contract term is three years with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Services include thrice-weekly garbage collection and weekly recycling pickups during regular school days, requiring crew staffing that includes qualified personnel such as a district manager or supervisor, and properly maintained, fully enclosed vehicles operated in accordance with environmental, occupational safety, and local regulations. The solicitation (RFP BEX024261) outlines a competitive evaluation heavily weighted toward technical merit, including the proposer’s work plan, past experience, organizational structure, qualifications, and cost, with non-cost factors constituting 80% of the award decision weight. Bidders must submit detailed proposals with certifications against suspension, debarment, conflicts of interest, and anti-collusion, and provide notarized disclosure forms to maintain transparency and integrity. The contractor is responsible for comprehensive operational compliance, including proper recordkeeping for up to seven years, adherence to collection schedules, spill prevention and cleanup, and allowing inspections by the City at operational sites. Payment terms specify Net 45 days after invoice submission, with pricing held firm for 120 days and a 10% bid bond required. While the contract is municipal and does not incorporate federal FAR clauses or standardized contract uniformity, it mandates strict compliance with applicable state, federal, and local environmental laws and requires active communication and reporting, including monthly waste tonnage reporting, ensuring accountability and service quality throughout the performance period.