Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2526-273-DIST_WASTE_MGMT

District-Wide Waste and Recycling Management Services for Durham Public Schools

Durham Public Schools is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive district-wide waste and recycling management services for all school facilities. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools, Purchasing Department - Scope of Services: - Scheduled and emergency trash and recycling pick-ups at all school sites - Furnishing, installing, maintaining, and replacing all dumpsters and compactors (8-yard and 30-yard units) - Bulk/junk removal services (e.g., sofas, mattresses, chairs) as an optional, separately priced service - Roll-off containers provided on an as-needed basis - Container cleaning, replacement, and spill clean-up at pickup - Monthly reporting of waste and recycling tonnage/volume by site, including details on facilities used and rejected loads - Training and informational materials for custodial staff (in English and Spanish), including annual Q&A sessions - Quantities and Service Frequency: - Over 4,700 yearly visits for 8-yard dumpsters across more than 60 school sites - 96 yearly visits for 8-yard compactors (on-site) - 1,752 yearly visits for 30-yard compactors (on-site) - Notable Requirements: - 10% rebate incentive on recycling services billed - All-inclusive pricing: district will not pay landfill, dumping, hauling, equipment rental, mileage, or fuel charges - Compliance with federal guidelines when federal funds are used - Adherence to North Carolina E-Verify and anti-collusion statutes - Transition requirements: new containers installed within 30 days of award, no site without containers for more than 24 hours - End-of-contract equipment removal within 14 days if not reselected - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified waste management service providers.

Description

Durham Public Schools is soliciting proposals for district-wide waste management services. The procurement involves furnishing and delivering waste and recycling services, including trash and recycling pick-up schedules, container management, and related services. The contract is open market and may use various funds, including federal funds, with compliance to federal guidelines. The proposal submission deadline is March 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm, with questions due by February 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The contract term is three years with potential annual price adjustments based on CPI.

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