Collection and Transportation Recyclables Service

AI-extracted from 9-04 - General Scope of Work.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Lawrence-Mercer Counties Recycling/Solid Waste Department is soliciting bids for collection and transportation of recyclable materials, including commingled fibers and glass, from drop-off depots throughout Lawrence and Mercer Counties. Qualified contractors must submit bids covering both counties. The service involves servicing specialized front-load and roll-off containers and transferring materials to designated facilities.

Issued by

Lawrence-Mercer Counties Recycling/Solid Waste Department

Questions due

October 1, 2026

Proposals due

3:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026

Public opening of bids

10:00 AM Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Contract start

January 1, 2027

How to submit

Electronic via PennBid

Submission details

Submitted online at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. Bids will not be accepted in person.

Contract term

January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, with options to extend up to 90 days or up to 2 additional years

Place of performance

Lawrence County and Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Insurance and bonding

Bid Bond equal to at least 10% of total bid for years 1-3. Performance Bond ($50,000 for Option A or 100% of annual contract cost for Option B). General Liability Insurance minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence. Worker's Compensation Statutory. Automobile Liability Insurance (Option B minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence bodily injury and $500,000 per occurrence property damage).