Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2026-40

Howard County Yard Trim Acceptance, Processing, and Marketing Services Solicitation

Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive yard trim acceptance, processing, and marketing services. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services - Scope of Services: - Acceptance of yard trim (grass, leaves, branches, brush, woody items, hay, straw, hedge clippings, dry seed pods) delivered by County or designated haulers - Processing yard trim into marketable products such as shredded wood, compost, and mulch - Marketing and distribution of processed products - Facility operation, equipment, labor, and certified weighing required - Compliance with all safety, environmental, and hazardous waste regulations - Volume & Delivery: - Estimated annual volume: 750 tons - Materials must be delivered loose, bundled with twine, in paper or biodegradable bags (no plastic bags allowed) - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year with five one-year renewal options - Pricing is on a per-ton basis - Notable Requirements: - Minimum two years' experience in yard trim and wood waste processing/marketing - Compliance with Howard County's Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) program (15% subcontracting goal for contracts $50,000+) - Adherence to the county's living wage ordinance - Contractor must provide and maintain all necessary facilities and certified scales - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Preference: - American-manufactured goods preferred where applicable

Description

Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified firm to provide yard trim acceptance, processing, and marketing services. The contractor will handle materials delivered via roll-offs or packer style vehicles, which must be bundled with twine, contained in paper bags, loose, or in biodegradable bags; no traditional plastic or non-biodegradable bags are allowed. The contract duration is one year with five one-year renewal options. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026, and bids must be submitted electronically by August 5, 2026.

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