Torrington Transfer Station: MSW & Recycling Management & Operations

The North West Regional Association (NRRA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Recycling Management and Operations for the Torrington Transfer Station in Connecticut. Following the dissolution of the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA), the facility is currently managed by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The NRRA is exploring the feasibility of acquiring and managing the facility to ensure it remains a public resource. This RFI is a critical step in determining if the facility can be operated in a self-sustaining and cost-effective manner beyond the expiration of current municipal and operator contracts on June 30, 2027. The scope of work involves managing MSW and recycling volumes, with respondents required to provide pricing for estimated ranges of 15,000 to 50,000 tons of MSW and 4,000 to 10,000 tons of recycling. Key operational requirements include a mandate that MSW not be stored on-site for more than 48 hours and the requirement for contractors to propose designated disposal locations. Proposals must include separate fees for transportation and disposal for both waste streams, though these may be billed on a single invoice if a contract is awarded. This RFI is not a sealed bid, and the agency has not yet finalized the future procurement method; they may choose to negotiate directly with RFI respondents or initiate a formal bidding process, such as an RFP or RFQ. The extended deadline for RFI responses is 10:00 AM on January 12, 2026.