Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #2026-40

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

Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified contractors to provide yard trim acceptance, processing, and marketing services for its Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services. - Government Buyer: - Howard County Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services - Scope of Services: - Acceptance of yard trim materials (grass, leaves, branches, brush, woody items, hay, straw, hedge clippings, dry seed pods) delivered by County-designated haulers - Processing materials into marketable products (shredded wood, compost, mulch) through grinding, mulching, and/or composting - Marketing and distribution of processed products - Facility operation, equipment, labor, certified weighing, safety plan, hazardous waste handling, and compliance with environmental regulations - Volume: - Approximately 750 tons of yard trim per year - Notable Requirements: - Materials must be bundled with twine, in paper/biodegradable bags, or loose; plastic/non-biodegradable bags are not permitted - Contractors must have at least two years of relevant experience - Compliance with a 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal for contracts valued at $50,000 or more - Adherence to Howard County's living wage requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Structure: - One-year initial term with five one-year renewal options - Pricing is on a per ton basis - Additional County Procurement Needs (from general terms): - Construction and maintenance of public works projects - Machinery and equipment installation - Manufacturing and supply of goods (office supplies, building materials, equipment) - Preference for American-manufactured goods when possible

Description

Howard County, Maryland seeks 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 may be bundled with twine, contained in paper or biodegradable bags, or loose, but no traditional plastic or non-biodegradable bags will be accepted. The contract duration is one year with five one-year renewal options. The solicitation includes a pre-bid meeting and requires electronic bid submission.

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