RFP for Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection 2026

The Borough of Haddon Heights, New Jersey, issued an RFP for Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection for the 2026 contract period, seeking proposals from qualified solid waste collection utilities. This procurement encompasses comprehensive collection services for both solid waste and recyclable materials, adhering to a stringent regulatory framework. The scope of work requires full compliance with a range of New Jersey statutes and administrative codes, including N.J.A.C. 7:26H-6.6(a) and Appendix A, N.J.A.C. 17:27, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 48:13A-1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 40A:11 et seq., and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., which govern municipal solid waste collection contracts. The project emphasizes the importance of understanding and complying with all updated state laws affecting bid specifications. Prospective contractors were required to demonstrate compliance with several key qualifications and regulatory mandates. A successful bidder must have submitted one of three specified affirmative action documents: a valid letter of operation under a Federally approved affirmative action program, a Certificate of Employment Information Report approval per N.J.A.C. 17:27-4, or an Employee Information Report (Form AA302). Furthermore, contractors were mandated to comply with all rules and regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, with the Act's language integrated into the bid specifications and contracts. A crucial submission requirement was a Business Registration Certificate (BRC) issued by the New Jersey Division of Revenue, ensuring that only properly registered entities could participate. The bid documentation also referenced specific uniform bid specifications for solid waste and recyclable materials collection contracts, indicating specialized requirements for this industry. The solicitation for the Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection 2026 contract is currently closed, with the bid/RFP due date having passed on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM. This status signifies that the municipality is no longer accepting new bids or proposals. The bidding process involved adherence to revised Affirmative Action Requirements outlined in Section 4.5 of Appendix A and the updated Mandatory Affirmative Action Language for Goods and Services Contracts (Attachment #1). For any historical questions regarding the changes and additions to the municipal solid waste collection contract bid specifications, inquiries were directed to the State Division of Local Government Services at (609) 292-7842. Questions specifically concerning Affirmative Action requirements were handled by the Division of Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunity in Public Contracts at (609) 292-5473.