Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services

The City of Keene, NH is soliciting proposals to operate a permanent household hazardous waste (HHW) collection facility adjacent to its recycling/transfer station. The vendor will collect, sort, label, and transport HHW from monthly collection events (one Wednesday and two Saturdays per month, March – October) to a permitted disposal or recycling facility, obtain all required permits, develop and maintain a comprehensive safety and contingency plan, and provide detailed reporting, invoicing, and regulatory documentation. The contract term runs from March 1 2027 through December 31 2029 with an optional three‑year extension. Vendors must submit both hard‑copy and electronic proposals by Dec 1 2026 and may attend a non‑mandatory Zoom pre‑bid meeting on Nov 9 2026. • Scope: HHW collection, handling, labeling, transportation, and disposal; safety plan development; regulatory compliance; monthly invoicing and reporting. • Service schedule: 1 Wednesday (7 AM‑3 PM) + 2 Saturdays (8 AM‑1 PM) each month, March‑Oct; no service Nov‑Feb. • Contract value: Fixed per‑event lump‑sum fees plus unit prices for listed waste streams; optional annual price escalation. • Required qualifications: Experience with HHW programs, certified hazardous waste coordinators, OSHA/Env‑Hw training, insurance, and ability to manage ~39,600 households (≈101,000 total population). • Submission: 6 hard copies + 1 electronic copy (thumb drive or online) by 4:00 PM Dec 1 2026; pre‑bid Zoom meeting 11/9/2026 (non‑mandatory).