City of Hallowell Municipal Waste Services RFP 2026
Town of SumnerCity · Sumner, ME- Due
- May 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 13, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ross McLellan
- (207) 430-4403
The 30-second brief
The City of Hallowell, Maine, is seeking proposals for collection services of solid waste and recycling, including municipal curbside collection and collection from public facilities and containers. The submission deadline has been extended.
Collection services of solid waste and recycling, Including municipal curbside collection, Collection of public facilities and containers.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part and to waive any informality the City may determine necessary. The City also reserves itself for the exclusive right to accept any proposals when it is deemed by the City to be in its best interest.
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Summary
The City of Hallowell, Maine, is seeking proposals for collection services of solid waste and recycling, including municipal curbside collection and collection from public facilities and containers. The submission deadline has been extended.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part and to waive any informality the City may determine necessary. The City also reserves itself for the exclusive right to accept any proposals when it is deemed by the City to be in its best interest.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Collection services of solid waste and recycling
- Including municipal curbside collection
- Collection of public facilities and containers
- Submit to
- Hallowell City Hall, first-floor council chambers. Online via https://hallowell.govoffice.com/
- Scope location
- Hallowell, Maine
- Reported agency
- City of Hallowell, Maine
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Sumner?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Hallowell City Hall, first-floor council chambers. Online via https://hallowell.govoffice.com/. For questions, contact Ross McLellan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Sumner in ME, 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.
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 Ross McLellan at (207) 430-4403. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Collection services of solid waste and recycling, Including municipal curbside collection, Collection of public facilities and containers.. 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: "The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part and to waive any informality the City may determine necessary. The City also reserves itself for the exclusive..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Sumner?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Sumner are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Sumner regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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 Town of Sumner for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hallowell, Maine. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.