The City of West Haven is seeking proposals for municipal solid waste (MSW), recycling, leaf bag collection (by request), and bulk waste collection services. Services include collection, transportation, and disposal. The contract term is initially 2 years with an option for a 1-year renewal. Proposals are due August 13, 2026, by 12:00 PM. Questions must be submitted via email by August 7, 2026. The award will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Penalties apply for missed collections and violations of collection times. A bid bond of 5% is required for proposals exceeding $50,000. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, business auto, and workers' compensation.
Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on August 13, 2026. Proposals received after this time and date specified above will be rejected.
No work or services will be paid for before a fully executed agreement and purchase order are received, unless an emergency is declared by the Mayor or Finance Director with written authorization. No purchase order no pay
All parts and labor must be guaranteed and include a 12-month warranty from the date of acceptance by the city. All parts and labor related to contracts must be guaranteed and include a 12month warranty from the date of acceptance by the City.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose response satisfies the requirements and is in the best interest of the city. he city of west haven will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose response satisfies the requirements of this invitation to bid and who is determined to be in the best interest of the city.
Respondents must be qualified and experienced vendors capable of providing reliable, efficient, and professional waste management services, complying with all applicable regulations. soliciting sealed proposals from qualified and experienced vendors
Penalties include **** per occurrence for starting collection before 5:00 AM or after 6:00 PM, and **** per missed collection, not to exceed 10 complaints per truck per day. any violation of the 5:00 a. m. collection starttime policy shall result in a fee of two hundred fifty dollars **** per occurrence.
Any solicitation protest must be submitted in writing via email to ***@***. *. * within 3 business days of the solicitation results. protest must be submitted via email, ***@***. *. *. within 3 three business days.
Failure to include all required forms, signatures, acknowledgements of addenda, vendor background information, pricing sheets, or certifications may result in disqualification. failure to include all required forms, signatures, acknowledgements of addenda, vendor background information, pricing sheets, certifications, or any other documentation required by the solicitation may result in disqualification.
