The City of Rockville, Maryland is seeking bids for temporary labor services, primarily for day labor and light industrial services related to recycling and refuse collection. The estimated need is approximately 5,000 hours annually. Bids are due by 2:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 9, 2026, and will be received electronically via the City's collaboration portal. The contract term is through June 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must have at least five years of prior experience in similar work, specifically for recycling and refuse collection services. All temporary employees must be legally eligible to work in the US and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. The City reserves the right to refuse any worker provided by the contractor. The contractor is responsible for all employee salaries, taxes, and insurance. Laborers will receive standard operation procedures and safety training. Specific work requirements include tasks related to recycling and refuse collection, yard waste, and landscaping. Bidders must complete and submit all required forms, including a bid pricing form, affidavit of qualification, noncollusion affidavit, bidder reference form, and bidder questionnaire. Insurance requirements are detailed and must be met prior to contract execution.
The bid closing date is Thursday, April 9, 2026. Bids received after this date and time will not be considered.
The City will reject bids conditioned on payment in less than thirty (30) days. Payment terms are Net 30.
The contractor guarantees that the items conform to the design and specifications and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum of one year after initial delivery, unless another effective period is specified.
Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder complying with all provisions of the invitation for bid, provided the price is reasonable and in the best interest of the City.
Bidders must provide written evidence through references of five years prior experience with the scope of work as detailed in the specifications. The qualified firm must provide temporary labor services specifically for recycling and refuse collection services with laborers working during the day.
The contract may be cancelled or annulled by the City in whole or in part by written notice of default to the contractor upon nonperformance or violation of contract terms.
Samples of items, if requested, shall be furnished without charge, upon request within ten days. Failure to provide such samples within the specified time frame may be cause to consider the bid as nonresponsive.
Questions pertaining to this bid may be directed to Gina Washington via the City's collaboration portal only no later than 3:00 PM EST, Thursday, March 26, 2026.
