2026 Leaf Disposal Services – City of Hudson, Ohio

The City of Hudson is seeking a contractor to provide leaf‑disposal services for its 2026 leaf‑pickup program. The contractor will receive, transport, and dump approximately 800 truckloads of leaf material (≈20,000 cubic yards) collected by the city, assume ownership of the material, and may reuse it as desired. Work must be performed at a dump site within four miles of the SR 303/SR 91 intersection, certified as an Ohio EPA Class IV composting facility, and must comply with the detailed specifications and general conditions attached to the solicitation. Bids are submitted electronically via Bid Express, with a $50 electronic fee or $60/month subscription, and a 10 % bid‑security requirement (or a 100 % bond). The contract starts on 26 Oct 2026 and runs through the end of the 2026 leaf‑pickup season, with an optional one‑year extension subject to performance review. • Scope: Receive, transport, and dump city‑collected leaf material (≈800 truckloads, ~20 k cy). • Location: Dump site ≤ 4 mi from SR 303 & SR 91, must be Ohio EPA Class IV certified. • Requirements: $1 M combined liability insurance, workers’ comp, performance/bid bonds, 10 % bid security, electronic submission, and compliance with all General Conditions. • Key dates: Posting 28 Jun 2026, Q&A deadline 15 Jul 2026, bid deadline 22 Jul 2026 10 AM EDT, work start 26 Oct 2026. • Financials: Unit‑price per truckload (rate not disclosed); estimated 800 loads; retainage 8 % on invoices.