City of Champaign - Refuse Collection Contract: On-Street Receptacles and City Facilities - 2026
Town of ChampaignCity · Champaign, IL- Due
- Apr 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 17, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Will Orris
- (217) 403-4789
The 30-second brief
City of Champaign seeks a city-wide refuse collection contract for on-street trash and recycling cans and City facilities, including 197 trash and 38 recycling receptacles across locations like Campustown, Downtown, and Boneyard Basin, plus container service for City Building, Police Department, and Fire Stations #1-6. The contract term is one year starting July 1, 2026, with four one-year option extensions. The submission deadline is April 2, 2026, at 10:00 am, with a pre-qualification notice of interest deadline on March 27, 2026. Requirements include a 10% bid bond, CDAP workforce participation goals of 20% minority and 15% female employees, compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, and submission of disclosure and affirmative action forms.
Weekly scheduled collection of refuse and recyclable materials from on-street locations and City facilities, Including 197 trash cans and 38 recycling cans in public areas and container service for City Building, Police Department, Fire Stations #1-6, Public Works, And parking facilities; cleanup of all refuse and litter within two feet of the base of street receptacles; disposal of waste at a permitted facility.
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Summary
City of Champaign seeks a city-wide refuse collection contract for on-street trash and recycling cans and City facilities, including 197 trash and 38 recycling receptacles across locations like Campustown, Downtown, and Boneyard Basin, plus container service for City Building, Police Department, and Fire Stations #1-6.
The contract term is one year starting July 1, 2026, with four one-year option extensions. The submission deadline is April 2, 2026, at 10:00 am, with a pre-qualification notice of interest deadline on March 27, 2026. Requirements include a 10% bid bond, CDAP workforce participation goals of 20% minority and 15% female employees, compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, and submission of disclosure and affirmative action forms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive, responsible Bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Weekly scheduled collection of refuse and recyclable materials from on-street locations and City facilities, Including 197 trash cans and 38 recycling cans in public areas and container service for City Building, Police Department, Fire Stations #1-6, Public Works, And parking facilities; cleanup of all refuse and litter within two feet of the base of street receptacles; disposal of waste at a permitted facility.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- The Bid Form
- Bid Security (10% bid bond)
- Disclosure Affidavit
- Affirmative Action Compliance Forms or Certificate of Approval
- CDAP Utilization/Good Faith Efforts form (D-17)
- Any other documents required by the Specifications
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchampaign
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Champaign, IL
- Reported agency
- City of Champaign
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Champaign?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchampaign. For questions, contact Will Orris.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Champaign in IL, 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 Bid 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Will Orris at (217) 403-4789. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Weekly scheduled collection of refuse and recyclable materials from on-street locations and City facilities, Including 197 trash cans and 38 recycling cans in public areas and container service for City Building, Police Department, Fire Stations #1-6, Public Works, And parking facilities; cleanup of. 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: "Lowest responsive, responsible Bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Champaign?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Champaign are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Champaign 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: The Bid Form, Bid Security (10% bid bond), Disclosure Affidavit, Affirmative Action Compliance Forms or Certificate of Approval, CDAP Utilization/Good Faith Efforts form (D-17), and any other document. Review the full document from Town of Champaign for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Champaign, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.