Torrington Transfer Station: MSW & Recycling Management & Operations

The Northwest Hills Council of Governments has issued Request for Information 33344 regarding the management and operations of the Torrington Transfer Station in Connecticut. Following the dissolution of the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, the facility is currently under the temporary operation of the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. This RFI is a market research effort intended to determine the feasibility of the NRRA acquiring and managing the facility to ensure it remains a public resource. The primary objective is to evaluate whether the facility can be operated in a self-sustaining and cost-effective manner beyond the expiration of current municipal, hauler, and operator contracts on June 30, 2027. The scope of the inquiry involves analyzing the operations and maintenance requirements of the transfer station for municipal solid waste and recycling. While existing service agreements for facility and scale operators are in place through mid-2027, this solicitation seeks information to guide long-term planning for the period starting July 1, 2027. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 561110 and is being managed by the Northwest Hills Council of Governments. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is December 15, 2026, and all inquiries should be directed to Robert Phillips.