Allentown School District RFP Waste Removal & Recycling Services 2026
Allentown City SDSchool · Allentown, PA- Due
- Apr 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
Allentown School District (ASD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for comprehensive waste removal, recycling, and related services for all ASD facilities. The services include scheduled waste and recycling collection, roll-off container services, bulk waste removal, emergency pickups, and container maintenance.
Scheduled waste and recycling collection, Clean and functional containers, Timely response to service issues, Emergency pickups within 24 hours, Monthly waste and recycling tonnage reports, Annual recycling performance summaries, Documentation of disposal and processing facilities, Incident reports for missed pickups or contamination, Certificates of insurance, Updated contact lists for Contractor personnel, Safety and compliance documentation, Invoices with itemized service detail
Qualifications & Experience, Technical Approach & Methodology, Cost Proposal, References, Compliance & Documentation
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Summary
Allentown School District (ASD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for comprehensive waste removal, recycling, and related services for all ASD facilities.
The services include scheduled waste and recycling collection, roll-off container services, bulk waste removal, emergency pickups, and container maintenance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Qualifications & Experience
- Technical Approach & Methodology
- Cost Proposal
- References
- Compliance & Documentation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Scheduled waste and recycling collection
- Clean and functional containers
- Timely response to service issues
- Emergency pickups within 24 hours
- Monthly waste and recycling tonnage reports
- Annual recycling performance summaries
- Documentation of disposal and processing facilities
- Incident reports for missed pickups or contamination
- Certificates of insurance
- Updated contact lists for Contractor personnel
- Safety and compliance documentation
- Invoices with itemized service detail
- Scope location
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Reported agency
- Allentown School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Allentown City SD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Allentown City SD in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Scheduled waste and recycling collection, Clean and functional containers, Timely response to service issues, Emergency pickups within 24 hours, Monthly waste and recycling tonnage reports, Annual recycling performance summaries, Documentation of disposal and processing facilities, Incident reports. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications & Experience, Technical Approach & Methodology, Cost Proposal, References, Compliance & Documentation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Allentown City SD?
All active and historical solicitations from Allentown City SD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Allentown City SD regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Allentown City SD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Allentown, Pennsylvania. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.