Refuse Collection Bid No. 3221

The East Orange Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide full‑service refuse (garbage) collection for all district facilities, including schools and administrative buildings. The contractor must supply labor, trucks, containers, and disposal services to an authorized solid‑waste transfer station, adhering to a defined collection schedule and strict operational standards. The contract is a competitive sealed‑bid award based on the lowest responsible bid, with a three‑year base term and optional extensions. • Scope covers 6‑, 8‑, 30‑yard containers, roll‑off containers, and compactor pickups across dozens of school sites. • Service frequency: 3 times/week (Sept‑June) and 2 times/week (July‑Aug), plus weekly compactor service. • Contractor must meet extensive insurance, bonding, debarment, and compliance requirements (ADA, anti‑bullying, background‑check, sanctions certifications, etc.). • Bids must be sealed, include a 10 % bid bond (max $20k), and be submitted by 10:30 a.m. on June 23 2026.