Yard Waste Disposal and Processing Services
- Client
- Buffalo, New York
- RFP Number
- DISPOS-9946
- Posted
- 10/1/2026
- Category
- Waste Disposal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Buffalo Department of Public Works, Streets & Sanitation Division seeks qualified, licensed organic waste management and composting vendors for yard waste disposal, hauling, or processing services. The scope covers seasonal organic waste including plant cuttings, roots, leaves, hedge and shrub trimmings, brush, twigs, branches, and trees, provided loose or in plastic or paper bags. Onshore vendors in the USA performing work onsite are eligible to bid. Questions must be emailed to [email protected] by October 9, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Proposals are due by Friday, October 23, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. via email for files under 20MB or delivered on portable media to City Hall Room 502. The City evaluates proposals using factors such as relevant experience and references weighted at 40%, while fee and rate schedules are considered without being factored into the scoring matrix. The anticipated contract length is a five-year base term with an optional two-year renewal, though vendors may propose alternative timelines. Bidders must submit an all-inclusive per-ton rate for collection, hauling, processing, and disposal, with annual price increases capped at a maximum of three percent per year.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFQ Yard Waste DPW 10.2.26.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Buffalo is soliciting proposals from licensed organic waste management and composting vendors for comprehensive yard waste disposal, hauling, and processing services. The solicitation covers up to approximately 10,000 tons per year of seasonal organic yard waste. The solicitation is open to onshore USA vendors.
- Issued by
- Department of Public Works, Streets & Sanitation Division
- Questions due
- Friday, October 9, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
- Proposals due
- Friday, October 23, 2026, at 1:00 P.M.
- How to submit
- Electronic via email or delivery on portable media
- Submission details
- Submit electronic files under 20MB via email, or deliver on portable media to Department of Public Works, City Hall Room 502, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202. Maximum response length is up to 10 sheets double sided (20 pages total).
- Contract term
- Five-year base term with an optional two-year renewal
- Place of performance
- City of Buffalo, New York
- Insurance and bonding
- Workman's Compensation & NYS Disability per NYS Law. Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident. City of Buffalo named as Additional Insured and Certificate Holder.
How proposals are evaluated
| Relevant Experience / References | 40% |
| Project Approach / Availability of Staff | 30% |
| Minority Women Business Opportunities/Diversity Commitment | 20% |
| Quality Control Process | 10% |
| Fee and Rate Schedules |
Scope of work
- Acceptance and drop-off access for organic yard waste originating from the City of Buffalo
- Composting, mulching, or biomass conversion of yard waste, avoiding landfill disposal
- Consolidation, hauling, processing, and environmental disposal of organic yard waste
- Providing scale access or agreed method for estimating tonnage and submitting weight slips with invoices
- Allowing City residents to drop off yard waste at contractor site for no additional charge under Option 1
- Collecting and loading yard waste at City designated location(s) using contractor equipment and crews under Option 2
- Transporting collected yard waste from City designated sites to contractor site
- Delivering monthly volume reports in tons or cubic yards detailing total waste processed
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed organic waste management and composting vendor
- Full compliance with NYSDEC Part 360 regulations for organic waste management facilities
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover Page including primary contact name and email address
- Letter of Interest (Cover Letter)
- Table of Contents
- Relevant Experience/References (ideally 5 references)
- Project Approach
- Diversity commitment details
- Schedule B: Fee Proposal Form
- Certificate of Insurance
Source and verification
Original sourceCraxy AI summarizes this opportunity from the original listing and available solicitation documents. Confirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing source before responding.
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