About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh requires a vendor to provide refuse services for various locations inside the building, including 2-yard and 4-yard containers. Performance of the work will take place on site in Pittsburgh, PA. Eligibility is limited to onshore US organizations. Bidders must fill out, sign, and return one copy of the original inquiry form, ensuring an authorized agent signs the document. Bidders must deliver sealed bids directly into the locked bid box located in the lobby of the Administration Building prior to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Quoted prices must include all transportation and inside delivery costs, and bids remain effective for 45 days after the opening. The Purchasing Agent holds full authority to reject materials that do not strictly comply with the specifications.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh
- Solicitation No.
- 8863
Scope of work
- Refuse removal services using 2-yard containers
- Refuse removal services using 4-yard containers
- Refuse removal services using 6-yard containers
- Refuse removal services using bushel hampers
- Refuse removal services using 96-gallon totes
- Up to 50 one-hour recycling education training sessions at district locations
- Minimum of 200 Recycling Only labels for totes and refuse containers
- Emergency refuse emptying within 12 hours of contact
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Total cost derived from multiplying weekly pickups by container pickup cost and 52 weeks across items 1-5 | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must have all current permits, certification, and licenses mandated by local, state, and federal agencies
- Must have an office within 50 miles of the City of Pittsburgh
- Must designate a contact person with office and cell phone available after business hours and weekends
- Must comply with the School District of Pittsburgh Substance Abuse Policy
Documents to include with your response
- One completed and signed Bid Form with original signature
- Certificate of Compliance with the Substance Abuse Policy
- Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
- Regulatory documentation on landfill/recycling sites
Key dates
- Proposals due
- 11 o’clock A.M., Tuesday, November 24, 2026
- Bid opening
- 11 o’clock A.M., Tuesday, November 24, 2026
- Anticipated award
- December 23rd legislative meeting
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Return ONE copy of the signed bid document in a sealed envelope deposited into the locked bid box in the Bellefield Avenue Lobby, Administration Building, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Address to The Board of Public Education Attention Daniel Johnson RM 349 and show the inquiry number on the outside.
Contract details
- Term
- Three (3) years from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029, with an option to extend up to six (6) months.
- Place of performance
- Various School District of Pittsburgh locations in Pittsburgh, PA
- Insurance and bonding
- Personal liability insurance ($300,000.00) and property damage insurance ($250,000.00 each occurrence, $500,000.00 aggregate) for all delivery vehicles.
- Funding
- 29 CFR Part 98 / Executive Order 12549