Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1244-DPW-DPWOG-133532

Bedford DPW seeks vendors for clothing collection containers and weekly textile collection services

The Town of Bedford Department of Public Works is seeking proposals for a two-year contract to provide clothing collection containers and weekly textile collection services at three municipal locations. - Government Buyer: - Town of Bedford Department of Public Works - Products Requested: - Weather-resistant, secure, anti-theft, and tamper-proof clothing collection containers - Minimum two containers at Bedford High School - Minimum two containers at Lane Elementary School - One container at Bedford Recycling Center - Containers must display acceptable materials and vendor contact information - Services Requested: - Weekly collection of clothing, footwear, and linens from containers - Increased collection frequency if containers reach 80% capacity - Site maintenance within a 15-foot radius of containers - Repair or replacement of damaged containers within 7 days - Monthly reporting of collection weights - Quarterly payments to the Town based on collected textiles - Vendor Requirements: - Minimum three years of experience operating municipal textile recycling programs in Massachusetts - References from at least three current municipal clients - Ownership or contractual access to a textile sorting/processing facility compliant with MassDEP waste ban regulations - Insurance certificates and compliance with Massachusetts environmental and tax laws - Notable Requirements: - Contract awarded to bidder offering highest total revenue to the Town over the contract period - Emphasis on compliance with Massachusetts waste disposal bans - Option for additional containers and contract renewal or extension at Town's discretion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Town of Bedford is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide receptacles to collect clothing at three municipal locations: Bedford Recycling Center, Bedford High School, and Lane Elementary School. The contract term is two years starting November 1, 2026. Vendors must provide weather-resistant, secure collection containers and perform weekly collections, maintaining the site and providing reporting. The contract will be awarded to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the highest total revenue to the Town.

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