Bulk Waste Container and Waste Removal Services

The City of Norfolk (VA) is soliciting bids for the provision of bulk‑waste containers and associated waste‑removal services to municipal offices, public schools, a hospital, and a housing authority. The contract will cover up to 65 dumpsters of varying sizes, with standard, non‑standard, on‑call, community‑initiative, emergency‑shelter, and tire‑disposal services. The contractor must supply containers meeting ANSI Z245 standards, operate collection trucks between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. within residential zones, handle animal‑waste and tire disposal at specified frequencies, and respond to emergency shelter needs within 24 hours. The agreement is for a five‑year term, with firm pricing subject to CPI‑based adjustments, and requires the contractor to maintain insurance, provide electronic invoicing, and comply with numerous federal, state, and local regulations (including FEMA, anti‑collusion, and telecommunications restrictions). Bids are due electronically before the bid opening on October 5, 2026; questions must be submitted by September 24, 2026. The award will go to the lowest responsible bidder for each line item. • Scope: Supply, placement, maintenance, and collection of 65 bulk‑waste containers (standard, non‑standard, emergency) for City, schools, hospital, and housing authority. • Service frequency: Daily (Mon‑Sat) standard service; on‑call, community events, emergency shelters, tire and animal waste disposal as detailed in bid form. • Contract length: 5 years with CPI‑based price adjustments (max 3 %). • Mandatory compliance: ANSI Z245, insurance limits (≥ $1 M CGL, $2 M auto), FEMA reimbursement provisions, anti‑collusion, and telecommunications bans. • Submission: Electronic bid via Norfolk’s purchasing portal; deadline Oct 5, 2026 2:00 PM ET. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid per line item; award not guaranteed to any specific quantity.