BOROUGH OF RIVERDALEBID SPECIFICATIONSCOLLECTION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, BULK WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS1. 1. THE BIDThe Borough of Riverdale is soliciting bid proposals from solid waste collectors interested in providing solid waste collection and disposal service and recyclable materials collection and disposal for a period of five ( 5) years, to commence on October 1, 2025, in accordance with the terms of these Bid Specifications and N. J. A. C. 7: 26H- 6 et seq. 1
Bidders must submit certified photocopies of their certificate of public convenience and necessity, a questionnaire setting forth experience and qualifications, a bid guarantee (bid bond, certified check or cashier's check), a noncollusion affidavit, a stockholder statement of ownership, a business registration certificate, a certificate of surety, and a bid proposal. The bid opening is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 91 Newark-Pompton Turnpike. Bids must be delivered by hand or mail no later than 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The contract period is five years, commencing October 1, 2025. The contract includes collection, removal, and disposal of solid waste and bulk waste, and recyclable materials. Collection will be on Tuesdays for solid waste and Fridays for recyclables. Additional information regarding collection options, routes, points of collection, containers, schedules, disposal, vehicles, equipment, and employee competence is detailed in the specifications. The borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond and comply with affirmative action requirements.