Solid Waste (Grit, Grease, Screenings and Trash) Disposal

The City of Canton, Ohio, is soliciting bids for solid waste disposal services at the Canton Water Reclamation Facility under solicitation number 2025-8. The contract covers the collection and disposal of grit, grease, screenings, and trash for a three-year term from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2028, with a possible 30-day extension. The selected contractor must provide 22 two-cubic-yard containers for grit, grease, and screenings, collected three times weekly, and one six-cubic-yard container for trash, collected once weekly. All containers must be equipped with wheels, drain plugs, and structural bracing compatible with motorized pallet jacks. Award decisions will be based on the lowest and best bidder, with a specific 5% price preference granted to local bidders headquartered or operating in Stark County, Ohio. Bidders must demonstrate financial adequacy, experience with governmental or equivalent private-sector waste facilities, and provide proof of insurance including $2 million in general aggregate liability and $1 million in auto liability. Compliance requirements include adhering to City of Canton income tax laws and meeting minority and women-owned business enterprise goals, specifically a 10% spending goal for certified M/WBEs and a 9% minority workforce participation goal. Proposals are due by March 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time and must be submitted to the City of Canton Purchasing Department or via the official online procurement portal. Submissions must include a $500 bid guaranty and completed bid forms 1 through 11, including a W-9 and a non-collusion affidavit. Pricing must be fixed and firm for the duration of the contract, as escalator clauses are prohibited.