COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES BID
| Agency: | Griffith town |
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| State: | Indiana |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Aug 25, 2026 |
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TOWN OF GRIFFITH, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Griffith, Lake County, Indiana,
pursuant to a Resolution adopted on the 21st day of July, 2026, will receive sealed competitive
bids for the Collection and Disposal of Residential Refuse and Recyclables within the corporate
limits of the Town of Griffith, Indiana.
Sealed bids will be received by Gina Smith, Clerk-Treasurer, at the Griffith Town Hall, 111 N.
Broad Street, Griffith, Indiana 46319, until 7:00 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at
which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud during the regular meeting
of the Griffith Town Council.
The contract will be for a term of three (3) years, with the Town holding the exclusive option of
two (2) additional three-year renewals. Services include weekly curbside collection of non-
hazardous refuse, garbage, rubbish, and co-mingled recyclables from approximately 5,050
dwelling units, together with special event support, roll-off containers, and related services as
more particularly described in the Invitation to Bid and Specifications.
Complete bid documents, including the Invitation to Bid (ITB No. ITB-2026-Refuse-001),
Specifications, Pricing Forms, and Sample Contract, may be obtained from the Office of the
Clerk-Treasurer at the address above during regular business hours, or by contacting Gina Smith,
Clerk-Treasurer.
Bids must be submitted on the forms provided, sealed, and clearly marked on the exterior:
“SEALED BID – REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION – TOWN OF GRIFFITH – DO
NOT OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 25, 2026”. Each bid shall include completed pricing for both
Option 1 (New Totes) and Option 2 (Existing Totes), proof of required insurance, performance
bond commitment in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), references,
equipment list, proposed disposal sites, and financial information as required by the ITB.
The Town of Griffith reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or
irregularities in the bidding process, to negotiate with the lowest responsible and responsive
bidder, and to award the contract in the best interest of the Town. Award will be made to the
lowest responsible and responsive bidder as determined by the Town Council. The Town’s
decision shall be final.
Bidders are advised that the successful contractor will be required to furnish a performance bond
in the amount of $300,000.00, renewable annually, and to maintain comprehensive insurance
coverages naming the Town of Griffith as an additional insured, all as set forth in the bid
documents.
By order of the Town Council of the Town of Griffith, Lake County, Indiana.
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Gina Smith
Clerk-Treasurer
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TOWN OF GRIFFITH, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
Publication Dates:
First Publication: July 30, 2026
Second Publication: August 6, 2026
(or as required by applicable Indiana law to provide adequate public notice prior to the bid opening date)
ITB No. ITB-2026-Refuse-001 | Issue Date: July 28, 2026
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