The City of Milford, Connecticut is seeking proposals for four essential services related to waste management. These include full-service operation of the city transfer station, transportation and disposal of municipal solid waste and recyclables, curbside collection services (weekly MSW and bulky, bi-weekly recycling), and collection services for associations. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on June 25, 2026. Proposers can submit for one, any combination, or all services. Key requirements include a 5-year contract term with potential for two 3-year extensions, comprehensive operational plans, and adherence to all applicable regulations. Insurance and surety bonds are mandatory. Evaluation will be based on qualifications, experience, financial strength, and cost-effectiveness.
Proposals must be received by Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, historical performance, regulatory compliance, safety, financial strength, understanding of needs, suggestions for improvements, suggested innovations, and proven technical capabilities, with cost as a factor.
Proposers must demonstrate familiarity with each option, have a minimum of five consecutive years of operation, and provide detailed information on their organizational structure, project approach, staffing, equipment, experience, and references.
Proposers are encouraged to visit the sites and familiarize themselves with the operations and routes of each option to verify the scope of services prior to submitting a proposal.
Deadline for questions is Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Disqualification may result from failure to comply with RFP conditions, any contact about the RFP outside of the specified channels, submitting unsigned proposals, or if any disclosed interest could give the appearance of a conflict of interest.
