City of Kalamazoo - Code Enforcement, Site Cleanup, Hauling and Disposal Services - 90974-005.0 (2027)
Central County Transportation AuthoritySpecial District · Kalamazoo, MI- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Wendy White
- (269) 337-8020
The 30-second brief
The City of Kalamazoo seeks sealed bids for code enforcement, site cleanup, hauling, and disposal services to address nuisances on private properties and public rights-of-way. The scope includes collecting and hauling accumulated junk, debris, trash, garbage, brush, household items, tires, and hazardous materials such as vehicle batteries, oils, cleaning solvents, and paints, with transport to designated facilities like the Household Hazardous Waste Center and local transfer stations. Additional services involve encampment cleanups, litter clean-up, and container relocations. The contract period runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with options to extend for four additional one-year periods. Bids are due by December 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Local Time, and must be submitted sealed to the Purchasing Division at 241 W. South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or via the City Hall drop box; electronic bids will not be accepted. Bidders must meet minimum equipment requirements including a 25-yard packer type truck and a small pickup truck, and adhere to local preference policies, insurance minimums of $1,000,000, and ex-offender employment compliance.
Cubic yard packer type truck and driver; Per cubic yard disposal site dumping fees; Additional per person per hour cost for clean-up work; Collection and transportation of tires to Harrison Facility; Collection and transportation of hazardous materials to HHW Center; Collection of couch/loveseat, Mattress/box spring, Recliner/upholstered chairs; Hourly rate for litter clean-up; Cubic yard cost for pick-up truck and driver; Hourly cost for overtime weekdays and weekends; Cubic yard encampment cleanup; Loader and operator; Skid steer and operator
Price and other factors considered including delivery time, conformance to specifications, incidental costs
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Summary
The City of Kalamazoo seeks sealed bids for code enforcement, site cleanup, hauling, and disposal services to address nuisances on private properties and public rights-of-way.
The scope includes collecting and hauling accumulated junk, debris, trash, garbage, brush, household items, tires, and hazardous materials such as vehicle batteries, oils, cleaning solvents, and paints, with transport to designated facilities like the Household Hazardous Waste Center and local transfer stations. Additional services involve encampment cleanups, litter clean-up, and container relocations. The contract period runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with options to extend for four additional one-year periods. Bids are due by December 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Local Time, and must be submitted sealed to the Purchasing Division at 241 W. South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or via the City Hall drop box; electronic bids will not be accepted. Bidders must meet minimum equipment requirements including a 25-yard packer type truck and a small pickup truck, and adhere to local preference policies, insurance minimums of $1,000,000, and ex-offender employment compliance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price and other factors considered including delivery time
- Conformance to specifications
- Incidental costs
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Cubic yard packer type truck and driver
- Per cubic yard disposal site dumping fees
- Additional per person per hour cost for clean-up work
- Collection and transportation of tires to Harrison Facility
- Collection and transportation of hazardous materials to HHW Center
- Collection of couch/loveseat, Mattress/box spring, Recliner/upholstered chairs
- Hourly rate for litter clean-up
- Cubic yard cost for pick-up truck and driver
- Hourly cost for overtime weekdays and weekends
- Cubic yard encampment cleanup
- Loader and operator
- Skid steer and operator
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid and Award pages
- W-9
- Ex-Offender Policy Checklist
- Local Preference Policy and Certification
- Bidders' Questionnaire
- Submit to
- Purchasing Division, 241 W. South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or Treasurer's Office Payment Drop Box
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Reported agency
- City of Kalamazoo
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Central County Transportation Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 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: Purchasing Division, 241 W. South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or Treasurer's Office Payment Drop Box. For questions, contact Wendy White.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Central County Transportation Authority in MI, 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 Wendy White at (269) 337-8020. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cubic yard packer type truck and driver; Per cubic yard disposal site dumping fees; Additional per person per hour cost for clean-up work; Collection and transportation of tires to Harrison Facility; Collection and transportation of hazardous materials to HHW Center; Collection of couch/loveseat, Ma. 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: "Price and other factors considered including delivery time, conformance to specifications, incidental costs" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Central County Transportation Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Central County Transportation Authority are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Central County Transportation Authority 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Bid and Award pages, W-9, Ex-Offender Policy Checklist, Local Preference Policy and Certification, Bidders' Questionnaire. Review the full document from Central County Transportation Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kalamazoo, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
