Building and General Services of Vermont #RFP Trash, Recycling, and Food Scrap Collection Services

Vermont Statewide Trash, Recycling, and Food Scrap Collection Services Solicitation

The State of Vermont's Department of Buildings and General Services is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive trash removal, recycling, and food scrap collection services across multiple state locations. - Government Buyer: - State of Vermont, Department of Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing and Contracting - Contact: James Meyers, State Senior Purchasing Agent - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; vendors must supply containers and services meeting state requirements - Products and Services Requested: - Trash collection containers (various sizes, including 12-yard) - Recycling collection containers (various sizes, including 12-yard) - Food scrap collection containers (sizes include 32-gallon, 35-gallon, 48-gallon) - Metal container service (20-yard) - Regular and as-needed collection services for trash, recycling, food scraps, and leaf/yard debris - Container delivery, cleaning, maintenance, and scheduled pickups - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Vermont's Universal Recycling Law (ACT 148) and landfill bans - Containers must be freshly painted, labeled with universal recycling symbols, weatherproof, and equipped with drain plugs and wheels (for certain sizes) - Vendors must provide monthly reporting on tonnage per material stream - Emergency response capability within 24 hours - Lockable, clearly marked containers as specified by the agency - Pricing is all-inclusive per pickup, covering disposal and hauling fees - Vendors may bid on one or more locations and may subcontract to ensure full coverage - Option for bulk delivery to licensed landfills or transfer stations - Contract Structure: - Initial contract term is one year, with four additional one-year renewal options - Prices remain firm for the first year; subsequent adjustments tied to CPI-U with annual review

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by the Department of Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing and Contracting, State of Vermont. It seeks to establish contracts with one or more companies to provide trash removal, recycling services, and food scrap collection services to the State of Vermont and its agencies. The contract includes compliance with Vermont's Universal Recycling Law and disposal bans, requiring collection of recyclables, food scraps, and leaf and yard debris. The initial contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options, anticipated to start on October 1, 2026. Bidders must submit questions by September 3, 2026, and proposals by September 15, 2026.

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