Opportunity
Newington Town Civicplus #RFP 2025-2026-2
Municipal Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Services for Three Connecticut Towns
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 20, 2026
Identifier
RFP 2025-2026-2
NAICS
562111, 562920, 562212
This opportunity involves a joint procurement by the Towns of Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield, Connecticut for municipal solid waste and recycling services. - Government Buyer: - Towns of Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield, Connecticut - Managed through the Town Manager's Offices - Products and Services Requested: - Municipal solid waste disposal at licensed landfill, transfer station, or waste-to-energy facility - Processing and marketing of recyclables (mixed paper, cardboard, glass, metals, plastics) - Organics/food waste disposal and processing (optional, if implemented) - Yard waste disposal and processing (optional, if implemented) - All services must be provided at permitted facilities within 35 miles of the towns - Contractor must provide all necessary facilities, equipment, labor, and services - Notable Requirements: - Proposals may be for any combination of services; multiple vendors may be selected - Pricing requested per ton for each waste stream - Contractor must demonstrate experience in Connecticut municipal market, regulatory compliance, and contingency planning with backup facilities - Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations is required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract term is two years with possible one-year extensions
Description
The Towns of Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield are jointly soliciting sealed proposals to retain a qualified firm to provide one or more permitted facilities within 35 miles of the towns' geographic boundaries. The services include receiving, processing, disposing of, and recycling all wastes and recyclables managed by the towns. Additionally, options for handling food waste/organics and curbside yard waste programs may be included. Multiple companies may be selected, and proposals can cover any combination of the specified services.