Trash Removal Services / DPF - WPD

The City of Worcester awarded a sealed‑bid contract for comprehensive trash‑removal services to Republic Services. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, dumpsters, totes, and vehicles to remove trash from multiple municipal sites—including City Hall, the public library, office buildings, a senior center, an emergency communications center, and the Worcester Police Department—for a two‑year period, with a possible one‑year extension. Service includes scheduled curbside pickups (3–5 times per week depending on site) and dumpster pickups, container delivery within 48 hours of contract execution, and removal of containers within 72 hours after contract termination. The contract requires clean, lockable containers that meet safety standards, adherence to pickup windows (6:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), and compliance with insurance and performance bond requirements (no bond amount specified). No subcontractor may perform 100 % of the work without prior city approval. The award was based on the lowest total price submitted. • Scope: full‑service trash collection, container provision, and disposal for 7 city sites. • Schedule: March 17 2026 – March 16 2028 (2 years) with optional 1‑year renewal. • Requirements: weekly pickup frequencies, container cleaning, insurance (CGL $1 M/$2 M), and compliance with city‑specified safety standards.