Residential Municipal Solid Waste and Single-Stream Recycling Collection Services

Location:	New Hampshire
Posted:	Aug 28, 2026
Due:	Oct 5, 2026
Agency:	Town of Stratham
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
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TOWN OF STRATHAM

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Request for Proposal

RFP # 08-26-01

Residential Municipal Solid Waste and Single-Stream Recycling

Collection Services

Documents Included

Request for Proposal

Project Details

Key Dates

Submitting Requirements

Evaluation Criteria

References

Cost Sheets

RFP Receipt Acknowledgement

Proposals Due by Monday, October 5th, 2026 at 3:30 PM

TOWN OF STRATHAM • DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

10 Bunker Hill Avenue • Stratham, NH 03885 • 603-772-5550

RFP # 08-26-01

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

TOWN OF STRATHAM

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Residential Municipal Solid Waste and Single-Stream Recycling

Collection Services

The Town of Stratham is requesting proposals from quali�ied contractors to provide automated

curbside collection and transportation of residential municipal solid waste (MSW) and single-

stream recyclable materials, together with collection services for designated municipal facilities

located throughout the Town of Stratham, New Hampshire. The selected contractor shall furnish all

labor, supervision, equipment, vehicles, materials, supplies, and other resources necessary to

perform the services described in this Request for Proposal (RFP).

The Town's objective is to secure a quali�ied contractor capable of providing dependable, ef�icient,

and customer-focused collection services while maintaining the high level of service currently

provided to Stratham residents. The resulting contract will be for an initial term of �ive (5) years,

with the option to extend the agreement upon mutual written agreement of both parties and

approval by the Town.

This RFP establishes the minimum service requirements expected by the Town. Proposers may

submit alternate proposals for the Town's consideration; however, each proposer shall submit a

proposal fully meeting the minimum requirements contained herein. Alternate proposals should

not reduce the required frequency of residential municipal solid waste or recycling collection.

The Town reserves the right to request additional information or clari�ication of any submitted

proposals. Proposals and pricing must remain open for sixty (60) days after the proposal’s due date.

This Request for Proposal, together with all addenda issued by the Town and the successful

proposer's submission, shall become part of the resulting contract.

The RFP is available on our website at

https://www.strathamnh.gov/departments/administration/bids_rfps_for_sale/index.php

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria contained within this RFP.

Award of the contract shall be made to the proposer offering the best overall value to the Town of

Stratham and shall not necessarily be awarded to the lowest-priced proposal. In evaluating

proposals, the Town may consider price, quali�ications, municipal experience, technical approach,

customer service, transition planning, references, and any other factors deemed to be in the best

interest of the Town.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities or irregularities in

any proposal, negotiate with one or more proposers, and accept the proposal determined to be in

the best interest of the Town.

TOWN OF STRATHAM • DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

10 Bunker Hill Avenue • Stratham, NH 03885 • 603-772-5550

RFP # 08-26-01

Interested �irms should submit �ive (5) paper bound copies of the proposal and one (1) copy of the

sealed proposal price with the submission to the following address:

Town of Stratham NH

Attn: Department of Public Works

10 Bunker Hill Avenue

Stratham, NH 03885

They shall also submit an electronic copy of the proposal in a PDF format provided via email to

admincoordinator@strathamnh.gov or on a USB jump drive. The electronic �ile name should contain

the project name and the submitting �irm.

The sealed proposal package shall be plainly marked:

Residential Municipal Solid Waste and Single-Stream Recycling Collection Services- RFP # 08-26-01

Interested �irms are encouraged to submit succinct, well-organized proposals where the

requirements of this RFP can be easily identi�ied. Sealed proposals are due by Monday, October 5th,

2026 by 3:30 PM, either by mail or personal delivery. Proposals received after that due date and

time will not be considered.

TOWN OF STRATHAM • DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

10 Bunker Hill Avenue • Stratham, NH 03885 • 603-772-5550

RFP # 08-26-01

PROJECT DETAILS

INTRODUCTION:

The Town of Stratham currently provides Town-funded curbside collection of municipal solid waste

and single-stream recyclable materials to eligible residential properties utilizing an automated cart

collection system.

Residential municipal solid waste and recycling are each collected once per week, with collection

occurring on designated routes established by the Contractor. The Town seeks to maintain these

existing collection frequencies under this procurement. Proposals shall provide for weekly

collection of both residential municipal solid waste and single-stream recyclable materials.

In addition to residential collection, the Contractor shall provide collection services for designated

municipal facilities identi�ied by the Town. These locations include municipal buildings and other

Town-owned facilities requiring dumpster collection service. A complete inventory of municipal

collection locations, container sizes, and collection frequencies is provided within this RFP and shall

be incorporated into the resulting contract.

The Town has experienced continued residential growth since the previous procurement and

anticipates additional growth during the term of the next contract. An updated inventory of eligible

residential service locations will be provided prior to contract execution. The successful Contractor

shall accommodate normal residential growth throughout the contract term in accordance with the

pricing structure contained within the proposal. The Town currently services approximately 3,300

eligible residential collection units. This number is provided for informational purposes only and

may �luctuate during the contract term.

The Town is generally satis�ied with the level of collection services currently being provided and

seeks to maintain existing service standards while encouraging innovation, operational ef�iciencies,

and value-added services that bene�it the Town and its residents. Proposers may identify additional

optional services or operational ef�iciencies for the Town's consideration, provided such options do

not reduce the required frequency or level of residential collection services.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, personnel, equipment, vehicles, collection carts,

fuel, maintenance, transportation, and incidentals necessary to furnish complete residential

municipal solid waste and single-stream recycling collection services for the Town of Stratham.

The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Weekly automated curbside collection of residential municipal solid waste.

• Weekly automated curbside collection of single-stream recyclable materials.

• Furnishing, maintenance, repair, and replacement of contractor-owned collection carts

maintained in the Town's inventory.

• Collection services for designated municipal facilities.

TOWN OF STRATHAM • DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

10 Bunker Hill Avenue • Stratham, NH 03885 • 603-772-5550

RFP # 08-26-01

• Transportation and lawful disposal of municipal solid waste.

• Transportation and processing of recyclable materials.

• Collection of materials only from eligible service locations identi�ied by the Town.

• Missed collection response.

• Holiday collection scheduling.

• Severe weather service coordination.

• Customer service and resident communication.

• Annual collection calendar preparation and distribution.

• Reporting and performance documentation.

• Coordination with the Town regarding new residences, service changes, and cart inventory.

• Transition planning and implementation upon contract commencement.

SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide collection services in a manner that minimizes inconvenience to

residents while maintaining safe, dependable, and ef�icient operations.

Unless otherwise authorized by the Town, all residential collection shall be performed using

automated collection vehicles compatible with the collection carts provided under this contract.

Residential municipal solid waste and single-stream recyclable materials shall each be collected

once per week on designated collection days established by the Contractor and approved by the

Town.

The Contractor shall provide suf�icient personnel and equipment to complete all scheduled

collection routes on the designated collection day except where delays are caused by severe

weather, emergencies, or other circumstances beyond the Contractor's reasonable control.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Town whenever service interruptions are anticipated

and shall provide a recovery plan for completing delayed collections.

Collection vehicles shall be maintained in safe operating condition and operated in accordance with

all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The Contractor shall conduct operations in a manner that minimizes litter, noise, traf�ic disruption,

and damage to public or private property. Any waste or recyclable material spilled during collection

shall be immediately cleaned by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a dedicated customer service telephone

number and email address for residents to report missed collections and other collection-related

concerns. This contact information shall be prominently displayed on annual collection calendars,

educational materials, and the Contractor's website.

Residents shall �irst contact the Contractor regarding collection-related service issues. The

Contractor shall coordinate with the Town's Department of Public Works regarding replacement of

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Description	Opening Date	Closing Date
Residential Municipal Solid Waste and Single-Stream Recycling Collection Services	August 28, 2026 8:30 AM	October 05, 2026 3:30 PM