Newington Housing Authority Tri-Town Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Services RFP 2025-26-2
Newington Housing AuthorityLocal Housing Authority · Newington, CT- Due
- Apr 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 31, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Lauren Rhines
The 30-second brief
The Towns of Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield are soliciting proposals for a qualified firm to provide one or more permitted facilities for the receipt, processing, disposal, and recycling of municipal solid waste, food waste, and yard waste within 35 miles of the towns' boundaries.
Disposal and recycling services for solid waste, Food waste/organics, And yard waste; monthly, Quarterly, And annual reports; monthly consolidated invoices.
Overall quality, thoroughness, and responsiveness; qualifications and experience of the firm and personnel; successful performance of similar work; transparency of material handling; competitiveness of fee schedule.
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Summary
The Towns of Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield are soliciting proposals for a qualified firm to provide one or more permitted facilities for the receipt, processing, disposal, and recycling of municipal solid waste, food waste, and yard waste within 35 miles of the towns' boundaries.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Overall quality, thoroughness, and responsiveness
- Qualifications and experience of the firm and personnel
- Successful performance of similar work
- Transparency of material handling
- Competitiveness of fee schedule
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Disposal and recycling services for solid waste, Food waste/organics, And yard waste
- Monthly, Quarterly, And annual reports
- Monthly consolidated invoices
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Completed Proposal Submission forms
- General Information for facilities
- Description of operations
- Environmental and operating compliance details
- Fee proposal with unit pricing attached
- Submit to
- Newington Town Manager's Office, 200 Garfield Street, Newington, CT 06111
- Scope location
- Newington, Connecticut; Rocky Hill, Connecticut; Wethersfield, Connecticut
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Newington Housing Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 20, 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: Newington Town Manager's Office, 200 Garfield Street, Newington, CT 06111. For questions, contact Lauren Rhines.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Newington Housing Authority in CT, 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 Lauren Rhines. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Disposal and recycling services for solid waste, Food waste/organics, And yard waste; monthly, Quarterly, And annual reports; monthly consolidated invoices.. 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: "Overall quality, thoroughness, and responsiveness; qualifications and experience of the firm and personnel; successful performance of similar work; transparency of material handling; competitiveness o..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Newington Housing Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Newington Housing Authority are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Newington Housing 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 2 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Completed Proposal Submission forms, General Information for facilities, Description of operations, Environmental and operating compliance details, Fee proposal with unit pricing attached.. Review the full document from Newington Housing 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: Newington, Connecticut; Rocky Hill, Connecticut; Wethersfield, Connecticut. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.