Evaluation Report- Operation of West Orange Recycling Center

The Township of West Orange is providing an evaluation report for the operation of its Recycling Center. The report details the competitive contracting process, including the issuance of an RFP, an addendum to correct discrepancies, and the receipt of four proposals from Mazza Mulch, Inc., Nature's Choice NJ, LLC, The Firewood Farm, Inc., and Yannuzzi Group, Inc. The evaluation criteria included cost, management experience, staff qualifications, violations history, equipment, and site improvement plans. Based on the composite scores, the Committee recommended awarding a three-year contract to Nature's Choice NJ, with options for two one-year renewals, commencing May 1, 2024. The report also includes detailed cost breakdowns and management assessments for each respondent.