Middletown Area School District Garbage and Recycling Removal Services Bid 2026
Middletown Area SDSchool · Middletown, PA- Due
- Jun 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- David Franklin
- (717) 948-3300
The 30-second brief
Middletown Area School District is soliciting sealed bids for garbage and recycling removal services across five school buildings and the District's Operations Building. The scope includes providing 6-yard dock-style dumpsters for refuse, 4-yard recycling dumpsters, and 20-yard roll-off containers for construction debris. The contract term is for five years beginning July 1, 2026, with pricing requested for both 3-year and 5-year options. Service locations include Middletown Area High School, Middle School, Primary School, Reid Elementary, and the Operations Building, with on-call service for War Memorial Field and two closing elementary schools (Fink and Kunkel). Bids require a 10% bid security and three professional references. Sealed bids are due by 9:00 a.m. on June 4, 2026, at the District Business Office.
Bid Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Security, Three References, Deviation Form
Lowest responsible bidder complying with all bidding requirements based on total cost of service for the entire district.
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Summary
Middletown Area School District is soliciting sealed bids for garbage and recycling removal services across five school buildings and the District's Operations Building.
The scope includes providing 6-yard dock-style dumpsters for refuse, 4-yard recycling dumpsters, and 20-yard roll-off containers for construction debris. The contract term is for five years beginning July 1, 2026, with pricing requested for both 3-year and 5-year options. Service locations include Middletown Area High School, Middle School, Primary School, Reid Elementary, and the Operations Building, with on-call service for War Memorial Field and two closing elementary schools (Fink and Kunkel). Bids require a 10% bid security and three professional references. Sealed bids are due by 9:00 a.m. on June 4, 2026, at the District Business Office.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible bidder complying with all bidding requirements based on total cost of service for the entire district.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Bid Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Bid Security
- Three References
- Deviation Form
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attachment A (Academic Calendar)
- Bid Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Deviation Form
- Submit to
- 55 West Water Street, Middletown, PA 17057
- Scope location
- Middletown, PA
- Reported agency
- Middletown Area School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Middletown Area SD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 4, 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: 55 West Water Street, Middletown, PA 17057. For questions, contact David Franklin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Middletown Area 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 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 David Franklin at (717) 948-3300. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Security, Three References, Deviation Form. 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 responsible bidder complying with all bidding requirements based on total cost of service for the entire district." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Middletown Area SD?
All active and historical solicitations from Middletown Area SD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Middletown Area 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 5 years. 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: Attachment A (Academic Calendar), Bid Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Deviation Form. Review the full document from Middletown Area 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: Middletown, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.