Bid Detail

10-010 - RFP: Processing and Marketing of Single Stream Recyclables

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is being issued by the City of Springfield (City) Purchasing Department on behalf of the City Department of Public Works to obtain technical and cost proposals from qualified vendors for processing and marketing of residential single stream recyclables generated within the City.

The work to be performed under this contract will consist of acceptance, processing and marketing of single stream recyclables for the City in accordance with the provisions of this RFP. The City prefers that the services include transfer and transportation from a site in or near Springfield, MA.

The City is soliciting proposals for both short-term (5-year) and long-term (15 year) contract periods.

The City has a population of 150,000 residents and covers an area of about 33 square miles. The City's Department of Public Works currently operates a dual stream recycling program. It includes every other week (EOW) residential curbside services for approximately 43,000 units in the City.

The recycling program is currently a mix of primarily single and some multi-family units and small businesses. Recyclables are collected curbside in a dual stream system with fiber separated from containers. Also, the City is conducting a single stream pilot program involving 805 residents. The recyclables are collected EOW from 95 gallon wheeled carts that the residents place at the curb. Recycling tonnage in the single stream pilot area has increased from an average of 3.35 tons EOW to 6.51 tons EOW over a thirty-four week period to date. See Appendix D for tonnages.

The City is planning to convert the city-wide dual stream recycling program to a single stream system consisting of mixed fiber and mixed containers under the right price, terms and performance conditions. The exact materials collected will be determined by what is accepted at the selected merchant material recycling facility (MRF) or transfer station, but at a minimum it should be what is collected currently. See Section III, C.2 for a complete list of materials currently collected. Also, visit www.springfieldmrf.org .

All proposals submitted for consideration must contain a bid bond in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). This Bid Bond must be in the form of a certified check drawn on a solvent bank or by an approved surety company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts payable to the City of Springfield otherwise meeting the requirements of the proposal documents.

The City of Springfield supports the goal of twenty percent minority and women participation in all contracts. No questions will be answered unless received by the Chief Procurement Officer at least 7 days prior to the expiration of the time set for submitting bids or proposals. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.

Available Solicitations

As of 3:04 pm Monday, April 27, 2026

26-159 - RFP: Notice of Funding Availability for Development of Single-Family Homes
End date: Wednesday June 17, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-170 - Heavy Duty Driveline Parts and Services
End date: Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-169 - Bobcat Authorized Motor Parts and Services
End date: Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-163 - Envelope Stabilization for The Old First Church
End date: Tuesday May 12, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-150 - Downtown Decorative Lighting Improvements
End date: Thursday May 7, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-177 - Bleacher Installation at Duggan Middle School
End date: Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-176 - Chestnut Middle School Automated Logic Controls
End date: Tuesday May 5, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-175 - Classroom Sound Enhancement with Safety & Intercom System at Liberty Elementary School
End date: Tuesday May 5, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-174 - Classroom Sound Enhancement with Safety & Intercom System at Mary O. Pottenger Elementary School
End date: Tuesday May 5, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-173 - Classroom Sound Enhancement with Safety & Intercom System at Samuel Bowles Elementary School
End date: Tuesday May 5, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-172 - Classroom Sound Enhancement with Safety & Intercom System at Kensington International School
End date: Monday May 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-171 - Classroom Sound Enhancement with Safety & Intercom System at Brookings Elementary School
End date: Monday May 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-168 - Classroom Sound Enhancement with Safety & Intercom System at Rebecca Johnson Elementary School
End date: Monday May 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-148 - Interior Painting at Mary Walsh Elementary School
End date: Monday May 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-147 - Interior Painting at Samuel Bowles Elementary School
End date: Monday May 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.

26-167 - Repair and Replacement of Springs and Suspension Components for DPW Fleet Vehicles
End date: Tuesday April 28, 2026 at 2 p.m.

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