Loading, Removal, and Recycling of Uncomposted Leaves 2026 Leaf Collection Season

The Township of Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, invites sealed bids for the "Loading, Removal, and Recycling of Uncomposted Leaves" for its 2026 Leaf Collection Season. This critical municipal service involves the comprehensive collection and environmentally responsible disposal of an estimated 14,000 cubic yards of uncomposted leaves generated during the specified season. The successful contractor will be responsible for transporting and recycling these leaves at a composting facility approved and registered by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) or the equivalent environmental protection agency in the state where the facility is located. The scope of work mandates strict adherence to timelines, requiring all leaves brought to the Hanover Township Recycling Center to be removed within three calendar days of arrival, with a maximum detention time of seven days even under adverse weather conditions, ensuring efficient waste management and odor control. Prospective contractors must demonstrate their capability to perform the extensive leaf removal and recycling operations in compliance with New Jersey state statutes. Key requirements include possessing a valid State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate (P.L. 2004 c. 57) issued by the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue. Bidders are also mandated to comply with the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq.), mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Language (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27), and the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission's "Pay-to-Play" Disclosure Legislation (N.J.A.C. 19:25-26). The chosen composting facility must hold appropriate state environmental approvals. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are indicated, but bidders are encouraged to inspect bid documents during specified business hours at the Township Engineer's office. Sealed bids for this essential service are due on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., prevailing time. Bids must be delivered to the Township of Hanover's Municipal Campus, Main Public Meeting Room, 1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ, or mailed to the Township Clerk at P.O. Box 250, Whippany, New Jersey 07981-0250. Bids submitted via mail or other delivery services (e.g., FedEx, UPS) will be accepted, but absolutely no bids will be accepted after the stated deadline. All submissions must be made on standard proposal forms, enclosed in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, project name, and bid date. A Certified Check or Bid Bond, in the amount specified in the Bid Proposal and payable to the Township of Hanover, must accompany each bid to guarantee contract execution. The successful bidder will be required to execute the contract within ten days of award, with the Township reserving the right to hold bids for sixty days. Bid documents can be inspected at the Township Engineer's office, 1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ, or inquiries can be directed via phone at (973) 428-2488 or fax at (973) 515-6669.