Active SLED Opportunity · RHODE ISLAND · NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
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North Kingstown School Department seeks bids for waste trash and recycling collection services across multiple school facilities. The contract is for one year with two one-year options, focusing on waste reduction, recycling, and collaboration with staff and students. Electronic bids due May 15, 2026.
The North Kingstown School Department (NKSD) is seeking qualified bids for Waste Trash and Recycling Collection. The following request is for a one -year service contract, with two (2) one-year options from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The North Kingstown School District (henceforth ''NKSD") is seeking bids for waste and recycling services in a multi-facility/school environment. In addition to traditional hauling, recyclables processing and disposal services NKSD is seeking a vendor who will be proactive in helping NKSD manage all waste and recyclables more effectively. The Contractor(s) will assist NKSD to eliminate, reduce, re-use, recycle and ( as a last resort) dispose of wastes generated. It is intended that the successful bidder will be the driving force behind increased diversion, working in partnership with NKSD staff, students and custodial personnel. Bid prices shall include weekly collection, transportation and disposal of all items collected in this bid option. NKSD encourages all vendors to review site conditions, existing operations, and expects vendors to provide a transition plan to ensure services continue without interruption The successful bidder must meet the following objectives: Seek continual improvement in NKSD resource use and assist NKSD in implementing resource efficiency innovations (reduce, reuse, within a single steam recycle program) Optimize current hauling, garbage disposal and recycling service, if applicable, provide tots to transport recycle items and reduce overall waste management system costs; Develop a detailed tracking, reporting and invoicing systems. Collaborate with custodial staff and student workers. Provide competitive pricing for waste hauling, trash removal and recycling services. Locations: North Kingstown High School- 150 Fairway Drive D-Building - 120 Fairway Drive Maintenance facility -110 Fairway Drive Davisville Academy School & NKSD Early Learning Center - 50 East Court Davisville Middle School - 200 School Street Wickford Middle School - 250 Tower Hill Road Hamilton Elementary School - 25 Salisbury Avenue Quidnessett Elementary School - 166 Mark Drive Stony Lane Elementary School - 825 Stony Lane Forest Park Elementary School- 50 Woodlawn Drive Fishing Cove Elementary School - 110 Wickford Point Road Scope of Work Contractor will be responsible for: NKSD requires removal of trash via regularly scheduled service, on call, and seeks to improve recycling rates and improve its recycling program. A price, by building and in total for basic trash hauling, identifying frequency and size of receptacle is a minimum requirement. Custodial and Facilities Staff are trained to collect, deposit and confirm recycling materials are separated from waste streams. Bidders should identify training programs to enhance this objective. Program description should include a minimum number of hours, presentation format, and tools to measure success of this effort must be clearly presented in submission. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2465205.C22968126 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/08/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: North Kingstown School Department **Solicitation Number**: 2025-53 **Reference Number**: 0000420999 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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