Description
The Town of Clinton (lead) and the Town of Old Saybrook are issuing a cooperative sealed‑bid solicitation for a contractor to accept, dispose of municipal solid waste (MSW) and process single‑stream recyclable materials generated by both towns. The contract is for a base term of three years (July 1 2027 – June 30 2030) with two optional one‑year extensions at the town’s discretion. The contractor must be a Connecticut DEEP‑licensed solid‑waste or recycling facility, provide all required permits, maintain insurance, and supply weight tickets and monthly tonnage reports. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on November 5 2026; questions must be submitted by October 23 2026. A 10 % bid bond and a 100 % performance bond are required. The town will award the contract to the bidder deemed in its best interest, not necessarily the lowest price.
• Scope: Acceptance, disposal, and processing of ~2,000 tons/yr MSW and ~700 tons/yr recyclables (combined).
• Delivery: Town‑provided collection vehicles deliver material to contractor’s facility.
• Licensing: Must hold current CT DEEP permits for waste handling and recycling.
• Reporting: Daily weight tickets, 48‑hour receipt to towns, monthly tonnage summaries.
• Contract term: 3 years base, optional 1‑year renewals (up to 5 years total).
• Bonds: 10 % bid bond; 100 % performance bond; optional payment bond.
• Insurance: Minimum $1 M per occurrence, $2 M aggregate, plus auto, workers’ comp, environmental liability, etc.