RFP Waste Disposal and Recycling - 2023

This contract awards Priority Waste the responsibility for comprehensive waste‑disposal, recycling, and compost‑collection services across Wayne State University’s main and medical campuses, including 51 academic buildings and 8 housing facilities. The vendor must supply front‑load containers, maintain and repaint dumpsters, adhere to Detroit trash‑removal ordinances, provide monthly reporting on recyclables and waste tonnage, and incorporate an $8.50 per‑access parking fee into a lump‑sum bid. The three‑year base term runs from August 2023 to September 2026, with two optional one‑year extensions possible. Key contractual requirements include insurance certificates, compliance with the university’s smoke‑free policy, and a “ramp‑up” period to become fully operational after award. • Scope: full‑service waste collection, recycling, compost handling for ~1444 trash containers, 387 housing containers, and 404 recycling pickups per week. • Performance: pickups after custodial staff leave, container provision, safety and property protection, monthly reporting, and emergency snow plans. • Administrative: electronic submission, mandatory acknowledgment of all addenda, FOIA disclosure, and M/W/DVBE reporting if applicable.