General Conditions and Detailed Specifications for Yard Waste Recycling (Leaves, Brush and Grass) for Middlesex County New Jersey

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) is soliciting bids to provide a county‑wide yard‑waste recycling service that includes collection, transportation, processing, and marketing of leaves, brush, and grass from municipal drop‑off sites to the contractor’s facilities. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, vehicles, and permits required to operate compliant recycling facilities, meet New Jersey prevailing‑wage and affirmative‑action requirements, and maintain extensive insurance coverage. Bids must include a 10 % security (capped at $20,000) and be submitted electronically by the deadline. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, multi‑year agreement with performance and liquidated‑damage provisions. • Collect and transport source‑separated yard waste from designated regional/municipal locations. • Process and market recyclables in accordance with NJDEP conversion factors. • Provide all required equipment, vehicles, and staffing; maintain certifications and permits. • Comply with NJ statutes (Prevailing Wage, Anti‑Discrimination, Contractor Registration, etc.). • Submit bid security (10 % of bid, max $20k) and required insurance (General Liability $2M, Auto $2M, Umbrella $5M, Workers’ Comp, etc.). • Award will be based on price, qualifications, and compliance with specifications.