Refuse Collection Services for University of Hawaii at Hilo

The University of Hawaii at Hilo is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive refuse collection services across three campus zones (housing, main campus, off‑campus). The contractor must supply and maintain all refuse containers, perform scheduled pickups (weekly with additional peak‑period pickups), transport waste to approved disposal facilities, and comply with all state and federal regulations, including wage and insurance requirements. The contract is for an initial one‑year term beginning December 1 2026, with the possibility of up to four annual renewals (total five years) without re‑competition, subject to performance and price adjustments. Bidders must submit a Mandatory Bid Form via the HIePRO system by 2:30 PM on October 27 2026 and answer any questions by October 13 2026. • Provide all labor, equipment, containers, and disposal services • Service hours: 8 am‑5 pm for housing, 6 am‑6 pm elsewhere • Must meet wage‑rate compliance (Section 103‑55) • Transaction fee of 0.75 % (max $5,000) payable to Tyler Hawaii • Annual price adjustments allowed for landfill fees and wage changes • Required insurance and bonding • Performance penalties for missed or deficient pickups.