Bagged Leaf and Minor Brush Transportation and Recycling Services

The City of Champaign Public Works is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide services related to the transport and recycling of bagged leaves and other minor brush/materials from the yard waste collection program, wood chips, and loose leaves from ongoing sweeping operations. The City intends to establish a one-year service agreement with the contractor who best meets or exceeds the City’s Bagged Leaf and Minor Brush Transport and Recycling Program goals. The initial contract term is expected to begin in October 2026 and continue through October 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for two consecutive one-year periods. Key aspects of the project include: • Retrieval of materials and associated minor brush/yard waste from the Public Works facility • Transportation to a destination point in compliance with all applicable Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) regulations • Recycling component required in the performance of this contract • Workforce participation goals of 20% minority employees and 15% female employees • Compliance with the Equal Opportunity in Purchasing Ordinance of the City of Champaign