Montgomery County is seeking proposals for residential refuse and recyclable materials collection services in Service Area 2. Proposals are due by June 23, 2026. Vendors must register with BidNet Direct. An optional pre-submission conference is scheduled for June 4, 2026. The county requires electronic submission only. Technical and procurement questions should be directed to specific contacts. The solicitation may be subject to the County's Wage Requirements Law (WRL), requiring specific forms to be submitted with the proposal. The contract term is five years with potential for five one-year renewals. Key evaluation criteria include quality of work plan, customer service, safety, qualifications, resources, experience, cost, local business preference, and MFD participation. Specific vehicle requirements, including GPS and camera systems, are detailed. The contract administrator is Alan Pultyniewicz. The contract includes provisions for performance bonds, insurance, and adherence to a labor peace agreement.
The bid notice states that vendors must electronically submit their proposal no later than 3:00 PM on June 23, 2026.
The county's payment terms are net thirty (30) days.
Contractor guarantees for one year from acceptance, or for a longer period expressly stated in the solicitation, all goods, services, and construction offered, including a guarantee against defects.
The award will be based on a combination of written proposal evaluation criteria and interview evaluation criteria, with the highest scoring offeror being recommended for award.
Offerors may be required to furnish satisfactory evidence that they are qualified dealers or manufacturers of the items listed, or are regularly engaged in performing the services for which they are submitting a proposal, and that they maintain a regularly established place of business.
The contract administrator may assess liquidated damages and administrative charges for various performance failures or contractual violations, such as littering, improper container handling, or failure to complete routes.
The bid notice does not mention any site visit requirements.
The bid notice does not indicate any requirement for sample submission.
Any offeror who is aggrieved may file a protest within ten (10) days after the director, office of procurement, publicly posts the proposed contract award, if seeking award of the contract or costs, or before the proposal submission due date and time, if seeking cancellation or amendment of the solicitation.
Failure to submit required proposal information, failure to rectify a forfeit status with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (Sdat), or past unsatisfactory performance may result in disqualification or a finding of non-responsibility.
The bid notice does not explicitly state an estimated total value for the contract.
