MSW & Recycling Compactor Equipment Portage County Solid Waste

Location:	Wisconsin
Posted:	Jan 15, 2026
Due:	Feb 12, 2026
Agency:	Portage County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	2026-02PC
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REQUEST FOR BID (RFB)

FOR

MSW & Recycling

Compactor Equipment

Portage County Solid Waste

BID #2026-02PC

Issued by:

Portage County

Purchasing Department

Bids must be submitted:

No later than 2:00 PM 2/12/2026 to:

Portage County Purchasing

1462 Strongs Ave

Stevens Point WI 54481

LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED

There will be a public opening for this Bid

1462 Strongs Ave

Stevens Point WI 54481

For further information regarding this

RFB contact Chris Schultz

At (715) 346-1393

Email: schultzc@co.portage.wi.gov

Issued: 1/15/2026

PORTAGE COUNTY

WISCONSIN

BID #2026-02PC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION SUBJECT

PAGE #

1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SCOPE .......................................................................................... 3

2. CONTRACT TERM................................................................................................................................... 7

3. PRE-BID SITE VISIT ............................................................................................................................... 7

4. QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 7

5. METHOD OF BID ..................................................................................................................................... 7

6. BID SUBMISSION .................................................................................................................................... 7

7. BID RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 8

8. METHOD OF AWARD ............................................................................................................................ 8

9. BIDDER/CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 8

10. PRODUCT INFORMATION................................................................................................................... 9

11. EXECUTION............................................................................................................................................ 11

12. CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................ 12

13. SUBCONTRACTING OR THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS ............................................................... 14

14. FIRM PRICES ......................................................................................................................................... 14

15. CONTRACT CANCELLATION ........................................................................................................... 14

16. APPEALS PROCESS ............................................................................................................................. 14

ATTACHMENT A – SIGNATURE AND AUTHORITY AFFIDAVIT FORM

ATTACHMENT B – REFERENCES SHEET

ATTACHMENT C – BID OFFER FORM

ATTACHMENT D – STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ATTACHMENT E – TENTATIVE COMPACTOR LOCATIONS

PORTAGE COUNTY

WISCONSIN

BID #2026-02PC

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SCOPE

1.1 General Information

The County of Portage Wisconsin (County), through its Purchasing Department (Purchasing),

requests bids for an MSW and Recycling Compactor.

The attached Standard Terms and Conditions shall govern this bid unless specifically modified in

these bid documents. Conditions of bid that include the word "must" or "shall,” describe a

mandatory requirement. All specifications are defined as mandatory minimum requirements

unless otherwise stated. If no bidder is able to comply with a given specification or condition of

bid, purchasing reserves the right to delete that specification or condition of bid. Failure to meet

specification requirements shall disqualify your bid. Vendors may not submit their own contract

document as a substitute for these terms and conditions.

1.2 Summary

1.2.1.Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to install the Municipal Solid

Waste (MSW) and Recycling compactors’ equipment packages.

1.2.2.Contractor shall assume and acknowledge full and complete responsibility for the suitability,

adequacy, and safety of design, construction, and performance of equipment designed or

furnished by the Contractor, including Supplier and subcontractor. All equipment must meet all

applicable local, state and federal requirements including OSHA.

1.2.3.Owner will furnish the required certificates of tax exemption to Contractor for use in purchase of

the compactor equipment. Contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of the Compactor

Equipment per the specifications and drawing in order to provide a complete and operable

compactor system.

1.2.4.Section includes:

1.2.4.1. MSW Compactor Equipment Package (MSW compactor)

1.2.4.2. Recycling Compactor Equipment Package (Recycling compactor)

1.3 References

1.3.1.American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI B16.5 - Pipe Fittings and Flanged Fittings

1.3.2.American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME B31.3 - Process Piping

ASME Section VIII, Division 1 - Pressure Vessels

1.3.3.National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA)

1.3.4.National Electric Code (NEC)

1.3.5.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 820 - Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities

1.3.6.Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

UL 508A - Industrial Control Panels

PORTAGE COUNTY

WISCONSIN

BID #2026-02PC

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1.4 System Description

1.4.1.Performance Requirement

1.4.1.1. The MSW and Recycling compactors shall consist of fully operational stationary

compactor systems for loading and compacting materials into semi-trailers.

1.4.1.2. Custom hoppers shall be included with the MSW and Recycling compactors to allow

for materials to be top loaded using a front-end loader.

1.4.1.3. The compactor equipment shall be designed for continuous operation in an unheated

indoor environment.

1.4.1.4. The MSW compactor shall be sized appropriately to manage a minimum of 50,000

tons of MSW and C&D waste per year operating six (6) days per week (a minimum of 150

tons per day).

1.4.1.5. The Recycling compactor shall be sized appropriately to manage a minimum of 5,000

tons of recyclables per year operating five (5) days per week.

1.5 Submittals

1.5.1.Provide electronic copies of all product data and shop drawings in sufficient detail to confirm

compliance with the requirements of this section as necessary for Engineer approval. Submit

product data and shop drawings in one complete submittal package.

1.5.2.Submit in accordance with “Submittals” the following information:

1.5.2.1. Complete assembly and installation drawings with specifically prepared technical data.

1.5.2.2. Drawings showing interconnections between equipment necessary to provide

complete system.

1.5.2.3. Descriptive information on material and equipment furnished.

1.5.2.4. Materials of construction, cross-sectional drawings.

1.5.2.5. Detailed general arrangement drawing showing installed packer assembly, ram

assembly, power unit, custom hopper, and accessories.

1.5.2.6. Specifically prepared wiring diagrams, including any fire alarm and/or fire protection

requirements.

1.5.2.7. Written description of operation.

1.5.2.8. Project schedule.

1.5.2.9. Product data and ISA Standard Specification sheets for all products.

1.5.2.10. Operation and Maintenance Manuals for each product.

1.5.2.11. Sufficient information to show compliance with the specifications.

1.5.2.12. A list of deviations from the specifications if any.

1.5.3.Test Results

Submit electronic copies of all test results to the Engineer, including any from the factory upon

request of the County.

1.5.4.Credentials and Statements of Qualifications

1.5.4.1. Name of manufacturer.

1.5.4.2. Type and model.

1.5.4.3. Complete performance data.

1.5.4.4. Data on shop coatings.

1.5.4.5. Detailed specifications for control systems.

1.5.4.6. Manufacturer installation guidance.

1.5.4.7. Compactor operation and maintenance manual.

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WISCONSIN

BID #2026-02PC

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1.6 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1.6.1.Deliver product to site. Perform receipt inspection including calibration check of all

instrumentation. All exposed openings and conduits shall be sealed.

1.6.2.Vendor will have someone onsite to receive and uncrate the compactor as part of their

installations.

1.6.3.Contractor shall provide rigging and storage instructions.

1.6.4.Contractor shall provide instructions for pieces of equipment that must be removed and/or

unlocked before attempting to start unit.

1.6.5.Store and protect product.

1.6.6.Handle product in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.7 Quality Assurance

1.7.1.It is the intent of these specifications to procure a quality product by an established

manufacturer of the latest design. The cost of the equipment shall include all royalties and costs

arising from patents and licenses associated with furnishing the specified equipment.

1.7.2.All materials shall be designed to withstand stresses encountered in continuous operation,

fabrication, and erection. All equipment shall be of corrosion resistant materials or shall be

suitably protected by the Contractor with corrosion resistant industrial coatings. Materials shall

be appropriate for intended application.

1.7.3.Material for which no detailed specifications are given shall:

1.7.3.1. Meet the particular industry standard for the material used.

1.7.3.2. Meet the specifications of ASTM, ANSI or SAE for metals and plastics for the use

intended.

1.7.3.3. Not to be used unless it has previously been used for a like purpose for a sufficient

length of time in the field or under field or under field simulated laboratory conditions to

demonstrate its successful use.

1.7.4.Components and assemblies with equipment unit as a whole shall meet standards of:

1.7.4.1. ASME

1.7.4.2. NEMA

1.7.4.3. OSHA requirements and safety codes.

1.7.5.Manufacturer Qualifications

1.7.5.1. The MSW and Recycling compactors shall be furnished by a single source Contractor

experienced, reputable, and regularly engaged in design and fabrication of stationary

compactor units of similar type and size.

1.7.5.2. The compactor Contractor shall have at least five years of experience in the design,

application, and manufacture of these systems and shall submit a list of not less than five

operating installations.

1.7.6.Factory Assembly

1.7.6.1. As much of the fabrication as possible, but no less than 75%, shall be performed at the

Contractor’s facility.

1.7.6.2. The Contractor facility shall be capable of fabrication of equipment of the size required

in these specifications.

1.7.7.Factory Testing

1.7.7.1. The compactor units shall be factory tested at the manufacturer’s facility prior to

shipment.

1.7.7.2. The test records shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual.

1.8 Safety Requirements

1.8.1.The compactors shall be furnished with adequate protective devices in accordance with OSHA

and local safety code requirements.

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Bid Number:	2026-02PC
Bid Title:	MSW & Recycling Compactor Equipment Portage County Solid Waste
Category:	General
Status:	Open