Garbage Collection Services

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive garbage collection services for approximately 74 schools and locations across the district for a two‑year period, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The contractor must supply and maintain 8‑cubic‑yard front‑end‑load containers, perform daily (M‑F) pickups per school‑specific schedules, respond to emergency pickups within 24 hours, and conduct at‑least‑four annual container sanitizations. The contract also requires extensive reporting, background checks for personnel, and compliance with NJ environmental and safety regulations. • Service coverage of ~74 schools, each with 1‑4 containers, daily weekday pickups. • Contractor must provide containers at no cost, maintain equipment, and replace defective units. • Mandatory monthly service reports, emergency response within 24 hours, and quarterly container sanitization. • Requires NJDEP solid‑waste transporter license, performance and bid bonds, and $1 M general liability insurance. • Award based on lowest responsive and responsible bid; contract value undisclosed, paid on actual work performed.