Trash Collection Services for COTA's Transit Location

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is soliciting proposals for a five-year contract to provide comprehensive trash collection and disposal services for bus-stop shelters throughout its service area in Columbus, Ohio. The scope of work includes a third weekly collection at 31 designated locations, Saturday service for 28 downtown High Street containers, and Sunday morning collections at the Alum Creek/Frebis Avenue area and the Main/Weyant turnaround. The selected contractor must maintain 24/7 emergency contact availability, provide stop-level service records with photo documentation, and submit weekly reports detailing completed services, exceptions, and corrective actions. Award will be based on the best value, considering price and other evaluation factors. The contract is a unit-price agreement with a five-year period of performance and no additional option periods. Requirements include strict adherence to non-discrimination laws, the Fly America Act, and Ohio Workers Compensation laws, as well as the implementation of distracted driving safety policies. Vendors must submit proposals in PDF format, including a technical approach and a separate cost proposal, and must provide a notarized affidavit regarding delinquent taxes and a current Form W-9. Invoicing is conducted monthly in arrears with Net 30 payment terms.