Bagged Lawn & Leaf Material Pickup – Request for Sealed Bids

The City of Alpena is soliciting a qualified contractor to provide full‑service collection of bagged lawn and leaf material (compostable bags only) on a scheduled, six‑times‑per‑year basis (May‑November) with a possible seventh pickup in late November. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, transportation, and related services to pick up the bags from residential locations and deliver them to the City’s Department of Public Works site. The contract runs for three years (May 1 2026 – Dec 31 2028) with an option for one additional three‑year extension, and requires 100 % performance and labor‑material payment bonds, plus substantial insurance coverage. • Scope: Six (potentially seven) seasonal pickups of compostable lawn/leaf bags, transport to DPW property, all labor/equipment supplied by contractor. • Schedule: Bids due Feb 10 2026, work begins May 1 2026; contract term ~2 years 8 months with optional extension. • Requirements: 100 % bonds, CGL/auto/worker’s comp/Builder’s Risk insurance (minimum $2 M CGL/Auto, $1 M Workers’ Comp), compliance with all safety and permitting regulations, local‑bidder preference adjustments available.