2026-011 Transfer Station Operation Services

The Town of Salem, NH is soliciting qualified waste‑management firms to operate its municipal Transfer Station. The contract covers full‑service solid‑waste and recycling operations—including loading, hauling, disposal, and associated permit compliance—starting 1 April 2027 for a five‑year term with a possible extension. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid site visit on 15 Oct 2026, submit five sealed copies of their proposal by 29 Oct 2026, and provide a bid security of at least 5 % of the calculated bid amount. Evaluation will consider experience, capacity, NHDES permit knowledge, and cost. • Scope: Operation & management of Salem Transfer Station, solid‑waste loading, hauling, disposal, recycling, electronic waste handling, and optional inspector/loader services. • Contract length: 5 years (option to extend). • Start date: 1 April 2027. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting/site visit: 15 Oct 2026, 10:30 AM EST, on‑site. • Submission deadline: 29 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM EST, five sealed envelopes to Town Hall, Purchasing Division. • Required qualifications: Minimum 5 years operating a similar municipal transfer station, NHDES permit experience, equipment ownership, financial stability, and bonding/insurance. • Evaluation criteria: Proposal quality, years of experience, representative experience, capacity (tons/yr), and NHDES permitting knowledge. • Contact: Gia Faccadio, Procurement & Purchasing Agent ([email protected]).