Fort Wayne, Indiana, accepting bids for waste and recycling collection
Fort Wayne, Indiana, accepting bids for waste and recycling collection
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The city of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has released an invitation to bid (ITB) for integrated municipal solid waste and recycling management contracts, in a process being undertaken in consultation with Fairfax, Virginia-based Gershman, Brickner & Bratton Inc. (GBB).
According to a press release issued by GBB, the bid invitation specifically covers curbside collection of single stream recyclables; curbside collection of municipal solid waste (MSW); and, processing of collected recyclables. MSW disposal is not part of the bid process. Fort Wayne, with 260,000 people, is the second largest city in Indiana.
GBB says one or more contractors will be selected to collect MSW, collect recyclables and process the recyclables. The two collection contracts will be for a seven-year term with one three-year extension; the processing contract will be for either seven or 10 years, depending on the bids provided.
Interested parties can visit this web page for specific and updated information. Bid documents may be ordered online or purchased at the Board of Public Works Office in Fort Wayne. An electronic copy of the documents (on a USB drive) is $50 and hard copies of the documents are available for $100. A mandatory pre-proposal conference in Fort Wayne has been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at 9 a.m. local time. The deadline to submit responses to the ITB is Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
“As the [Fort Wayne] solid waste manager, I’m always looking for ways to improve service while making sure it is efficient and beneficial for residents,” says Matt Gratz. “GBB’s previous assistance in bidding our current contract not only improved service for residents, but lowered monthly user fees by more than a dollar a month.” Adds Gratz, “From understanding the ever-changing industry to understanding our community needs, GBB’s insight helps us succeed and providing high quality service at an affordable price.”
Through its current contracts, Fort Wayne currently provides collection and disposal of MSW for about 81,000 households, including both single-family dwellings and multi-family dwellings, and collection and processing of recyclables for about 71,000 households.
GBB assisted the City with drafting the ITB and will participate in the pre-bid conference, review bids, participate in interviews, and provide recommendations and assistance with negotiations and contract finalization.
“We have worked with Fort Wayne since 2010 on procurement projects to assist the city in identifying the efforts and services that fulfill the aspirations of stakeholders, and to support the city in providing the best services for the best value,” says Kate Vasquez, GBB senior consultant and project manager for this assignment. “Drawing on the results of recent consulting projects, the city has prepared bid documents that will provide operational clarity to bidders and a pave the way for a contract that will best meet needs of residents.”
Since 2010, Fort Wayne has won several awards for its recycling program and collection system from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, according to GBB.
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Source: Recycling Today
Fort Wayne, Indiana, accepting bids for waste and recycling collection
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