COLLECTION AND MARKETING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

The Township of Cranford, Union County, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bids for the Collection and Marketing of Recyclable Materials. This comprehensive contract covers the curbside collection and marketing of various recyclable materials, including newspapers, mixed papers, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans, from approximately 8,200 residential units and several public buildings across Cranford's 4.8 square miles. The service includes collection every other week for the entire residential sector, with specific zone breakdowns. The initial contract term is for three (3) years, commencing January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2029, with the option for the Township to extend for one (1) two-year or two (2) one-year periods based on satisfactory performance and an index-rate adjusted price. Prospective contractors must demonstrate a strong record of experience and qualifications, including compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 regarding Affirmative Action, and must possess a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity/A-901 approval letter. Bidders are required to submit a detailed questionnaire outlining their experience, qualifications, and financial ability, along with a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Stockholder Statement of Ownership, and a Vehicle Dedication Affidavit. All vehicles used for collection must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, be compaction types, completely enclosed, watertight, maintained in good working order, preferably no older than 10 years, and clearly marked with the contractor's name, address, and service phone number. The contractor must also provide and maintain a local or toll-free telephone hotline for complaints and missed pickups, with service available during collection days from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Sealed bids, containing one original, one hard copy, and one digital copy (e.g., USB stick or thumb drive), must be enclosed in opaque envelopes plainly marked "Collection and Marketing of Recyclable Materials" and showing the bidder's name and address. Bids must be received by the Township Clerk no later than Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016, where they will be publicly opened and announced. A Bid Bond, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the highest aggregate three-year bid submitted, not to exceed $20,000, in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond, is mandatory. The successful bidder will also be required to provide a Performance Bond up to 100% of the annual contract value. Submission packages can be obtained from the Township Clerk's Office, (908) 709-7200, during business hours from July 9, 2026, or downloaded from the Township’s website, requiring registration. For bid submission inquiries, contact Patricia Donahue, RMC, Township Clerk, via mail or the provided office phone numbers.