Trash Collection Services for COTA's Transit Location

COTA is soliciting a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive trash collection and disposal services for its network of bus‑stop shelter waste containers across the Columbus, Ohio region. The contractor must handle regular weekly pickups from 634 containers, supplemental collections at high‑traffic sites, Saturday service on downtown High Street, and occasional Sunday pickups, totaling roughly 1,327 service stops per week. Responsibilities include labor, equipment, vehicles, spill cleanup, liner replacement, damage reporting, 24/7 emergency contact, detailed scheduling, weekly reporting, and a real‑time tracking system for invoicing. The contract spans five years with a possible one‑year extension, and performance will be evaluated on qualifications, past government experience, technical approach, and alignment with COTA’s strategic goals. • Service scope: 634 fixed shelter containers + additional high‑traffic locations; ~1,327 stops weekly • Frequency: regular weekly, plus Saturday (downtown) and optional Sunday pickups • Contractor duties: collection, transport, disposal, spill cleanup, liner/lid replacement, emergency contact, reporting, real‑time tracking • Contract length: 5 years (with up to one 1‑year option) • Award timeline: posting 28 Oct 2026 → questions 11 Nov 2026 → proposal due 30 Nov 2026 → award 7 Dec 2026 • Evaluation criteria include personnel qualifications, relevant experience, technical solution, and strategic alignment.