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Request for Proposals
for
Organics Drop-off Bin Collection
in
Baltimore City, Maryland
Now Available

The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority (Authority) is requesting proposals from firms or contractors qualified to provide for the collection and removal of organic waste from multiple locations within Baltimore City, Maryland for the purpose of composting.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting (focusing on the procurement process) will be held online on October 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference, but are not required to attend in order to respond to this RFP. Potential attendees must RSVP to procurement@nmwda.org no later than 2:00 p.m. on October 21, 2024.

Any communication regarding this RFP must be made to the attention of “Organics Drop-off Bin Collection Project” in writing and directed to procurement@nmwda.org, Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority, 100 South Charles Street, Tower II – Suite 402, Baltimore, MD 21201 or fax to 410-333-2721. Prior to award of this contract, Offerors should not initiate any communications related to this RFP with Authority staff, or with employees or local elected officials of any Member Jurisdiction. Any communications other than to procurement@nmwda.org may result in the disqualification of an Offeror’s proposal.

The RFP is available for view/download at the link provided below:

Request for Proposals for Organics Drop-off Bin Collection in Baltimore City (issued 10-10-24)

Notice Posted: 10-10-24

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Request for Proposals
for
Solid Waste Disposal Services
for
Frederick County, Maryland
Now Available

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from experienced vendors who can provide waste disposal services, for non-recycled solid waste received at the Frederick County Transfer Station located at the Reich’s Ford Road Landfill in Frederick County, Maryland (the “County”). The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority (the “Authority”) is issuing this procurement on behalf of the County. The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority is a multi-jurisdictional agency created by the State of Maryland to assist its Member Jurisdictions with their integrated solid waste and recycling needs.

The Service requested under this Request for Proposals (RFP) will commence on July 1, 2025 and end on June 30, 2030, with five 12-month renewal terms at the Authority’s sole discretion.

Proposal due date is 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Thursday, November 7, 2024 (“Due Date”). There will be no pre-proposal meeting.

Please return executed copies of Form A-1 and Form A-2 of this RFP to the Authority to receive any written Addenda that describes any changes, interpretations, or clarifications in response to any Proposers’ written questions. Proposers may mail or email (procurement@nmwda.org) the forms.

The RFP, as well as supporting documents and Addenda, will be posted and available for viewing/download from the links provided below. You may also contact 410-333-2730 or email procurement@nmwda.org to request a copy.

Request for Proposals for Solid Waste Disposal Services for Frederick County, MD (issued 10-3-24)
Attachments to RFP:
Draft Service Agreement (Appendix B)
Average Transferred Tons Per Load (Appendix A – Exhibit C Attachment) PDF Excel

Notice Posted: 10-3-24

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Request for Proposals
for the Acceptance and Transportation
of Sewage Sludge Generated in Baltimore City, MD
and Processing into a Class A Product
Now Available

The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority (“Authority”) on behalf of Baltimore City, MD, is requesting proposals from vendors (“Proposers”) for the acceptance and transportation of sewage sludge generated in Baltimore City and processing into a class A product.

There will be a pre-proposal conference on August 8, 2024, at the Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant, 8201 Eastern Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21224, starting at 10:00 AM local time. Attendance is highly recommended but not required. Please RSVP to procurement@nmwda.org no later than 4:00 PM local time on August 6, 2024 if attending.

The RFP, as well as supporting documents and Addenda, are available for viewing/download from the links provided below. You may also contact 410-333-2730 or email procurement@nmwda.org to request a copy.

Notice Posted: 7-8-2024
Notice Updated: 7-29-2024, 8-2-2024, 8-13-24, 8-26-24, 9-19-24, 9-25-24, 9-26-24

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Request for Proposals (RFP)
for
Bulk Material Collection Service
for
Baltimore County, MD
Available Now

The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority (“Authority”) on behalf of Baltimore County, MD, is requesting Proposals from vendors (“Proposers”) for two (2) distinct and different types of bulk material collection, which are separate types of Service. The Proposer must submit Price Proposals for ALL Bulk Material Collection Services, as detailed in the RFP.

Upon the award of the Service Contract to the successful Proposer, it is anticipated that the residential curbside Bulk Material Collection Services will begin on or about January 1, 2025, via the method as selected by the County and Authority. The Service Contract shall have an initial term ending June 30, 2030. The County and Authority may extend this Service Contract for one (1) five (5) year renewal, through June 30, 2035, on the same terms and conditions as set forth in this Service Contract. See Section 3.2 of the RFP and Section 7.1 of the Service Contract.

All contacts relative to this solicitation, including requests for information as well as questions concerning these instructions, shall be emailed to procurement@nmwda.org on or before 4:00 p.m. (local time) on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Neither the County nor the Authority will accept Proposer telephone calls or visits during the Technical and Price Proposal evaluation process.

Each Proposer shall submit an electronic copy of its Technical and Price Proposal (Appendix C-1) via email to procurement@nmwda.org with the subject line “Bulk Material Collection Service RFP for Baltimore County.” The Technical Proposal shall not be longer than twenty (20) pages. The Technical and Price Proposal must be emailed on or before 4:00 p.m. (local time) on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

The RFP, as well as any supporting documents, are available for viewing/download from the links provided below. You may also contact 410-333-2730 or email procurement@nmwda.org to request a copy.

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bulk Material Collection Service (issued 5-17-24)
RFP Attachments:
Appendix A – Bulk Material Collection Service Contract (draft) 5-17-24
Monthly Fuel Mileage Adjustor Calculation Form 5-17-24
Addendum No. 1 to RFP for Bulk Material Collection Service (issued 7-10-24)

Notice Posted: 5-17-24
Notice Updated: 7-10-24

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Request for Expressions of Interest
for
Design, Build and Operate:
Solar Installations on Municipal Solid Waste Property and Infrastructure
AND/OR
Systems for Beneficial Use of Landfill Gas for Mainly Small, Closed and/or Rural Landfills:
Utilizing Standard or Mobile Turbines/Engines, Compressed Natural Gas/Renewable Natural Gas
and/or Power Purchase Services
Available Now

The Authority is issuing a Design, Build and Operate Request for Expressions of Interest (“REOI”) to assist its Member Jurisdictions with Solar Installations on Municipal Solid Waste Property and Infrastructure AND/OR Systems for Beneficial Use of Landfill Gas for mainly Small, Closed and/or Rural Landfills: Utilizing Standard or Mobile Turbines/Engines, Compressed Natural Gas/Renewable Natural Gas and/or Power Purchase Services (e.g., Power Purchase Agreements or “PPAs”) (altogether “Services”).

These Services would cover the responsibilities for managing any solar installation, and/or landfill gas (“LFG”) after it runs through the Member Jurisdiction blower system (for existing flares onsite), for the landfills with flares and blower systems. Member Jurisdiction existing landfill gas operation, monitoring and maintenance staff/contractors would be expected to perform their existing functions, as is, for the existing landfill gas collection system and for all gas before it reaches the blower onsite, as applicable. The Authority is seeking interest in these Services for landfills within the Member Jurisdiction footprint.

This REOI is being issued in order to help gain an understanding of companies or other entities (“Contractors”) that would be interested in performing these Services. If the Authority determines that there is sufficient interest and ability to provide these Services, the Authority may issue a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to provide that Service or negotiate a contract directly with an interested Contractor that has responded to this REOI. This REOI is not intended to provide sufficient detail in order to select a Contractor for the Service.

Responses to the REOI are due by Monday, June 24, 2024, at 4:00 pm (local time). Submission requirements are shown in Section D of the REOI. The Authority will make a determination as to whether to progress to a RFP process, enter into competitive negotiations with one or more Contractors, or to discontinue with the REOI. All Contractors that respond to the REOI will be notified of the Authority’s determination in writing.

This REOI was originally issued on 10-12-23 and was revised on 3-22-24.

The original REOI, as well as the revised REOI, may be viewed/downloaded from the links provided below. Please note that the revised REOI may be found under Addendum No. 3 below:

Notice Posted: 10-12-23
Notice Updated: 1-11-24, 2-20-24, 3-22-24, 4-17-24, 5-24-24, 6-10-24, 6-14-24, 6-17-24, 8-20-24,
10-15-24