Organic Waste Services RFQ

The Town of Bedford (Awarding Authority) is soliciting quotes from contractors to provide weekly pickup and disposal of organic food waste at six locations throughout Bedford for an initial term of one year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027).  The Town shall have the option to renew the Contract for an additional year subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
Quotes are due at the Office of the Department of Public Works, 314 Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 by Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Quotes shall be emailed to Karen Kennedy ( For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. ).

Questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFQ shall be directed to DPW Recycling Coordinator, Liz Antanavica ( For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. ) or 781-918-4261.

The contract shall be awarded to the responsible vendor offering organic waste services pickup inclusive of all labor, materials, transport, fuel, insurance, fees and other costs related to providing the service at the lowest price for all service locations. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract period, except as described in this contract.

Prevailing Wage Rates as determined by the Director of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27H, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to request if necessary, any additional information on Prevailing Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract.

The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all responses if it is in the public's interest to do so, and to reject any response if the Awarding Authority determines that such response does not represent the response of a person competent to perform the work as specified.

TOWN OF BEDFORD
Bedford, Massachusetts