Trash and Recycling Program

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Apr 8, 2026
Due:	Apr 24, 2026
Agency:	L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Trash Removal/Recycling Program RFP:

Prepared By: Patrick Ward

586-783-6550

Date: April 8, 2026

Due Date of Bid: April 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Please complete the section below and include this page as the first page

of the bid package:

Bidder/Contractor Name:

Representative Name:

Street Address:

City, State and Zip

Phone:

Email:

Fax:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools (LCPS) is seeking bids for waste management services for a

period indicated in ‘Contract Length.’ LCPS has a student enrollment of approximately 10,000

students, nine (9) elementary schools, four (4) middle schools, two (2) high school schools, one

(1) vocational center, and eight (8) auxiliary buildings or offices. A district map is enclosed.

Katherine Konon

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools

Harry L. Wheeler Community Center and Administrative Offices

24076 F. V. Pankow Boulevard

Clinton Township, MI 48036

To be valid bids must be received no later than April 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bids received

after this date and time will not be accepted or considered.

All Contractors submitting Proposals must provide a sworn and notarized statement disclosing

any familial relationship that exists between the owner or key employee of the Bidder submitting

a Proposal, and any member of the L’Anse Creuse Public Schools District Board of Education,

the L’Anse Creuse Public Schools District Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Business

& Operations, and Director for Operations. The district will not accept a Proposal that does not

include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

All Contractors submitting Proposals must provide a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Compliance

pursuant to the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No.517 of 2012. The district

will not accept a Proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

The School District reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion (for this provision and

all other provisions contained in this RFP), to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all

Proposals with or without cause. The School District further reserves the right to waive any

irregularity or informality in the RFP process or any Bid, and the right to award the Contract to

other than the Proposer submitting the best financial bid (low bidder). The School District

reserves the right to request additional information from any or all Proposers.

BID

DUE:

Trash Removal/Recycling

April 24, 2026, at 2:00pm

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1) Objective: Please see the Scope of Work & Background Information Section for further details on the project.

2) Bidding on This Project: Each Proposal must be submitted completed as provided in the RFP. No alteration,

erasure, or addition is to be made in the typewritten matter or changes to the Bid Table (except for required

information to be provided by the Contractor). Failure to follow this instruction may result in disqualification.

3) Project Timeline: All pertinent dates for submission of bids are included in this document as posted.

4) Delivery of Proposals: The words “Trash Removal/Recycling Program - Sealed Bid, Date Due: April 24, 2026

Time Due: 2:00pm must appear on the outside of the envelope in the lower left-hand corner. Bids must be

signed by a representative of the company submitting the bid. Three (3) printed copies of the Sealed Bid must be

delivered in person or sent by mail to:

Katherine Konon

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools

Harry L. Wheeler Community Center and Administrative Offices

24076 F. V. Pankow Boulevard

Clinton Township, MI 48036

5) Late Proposals: Any Proposals or revisions received after the due date will not be accepted or considered.

6) Opening of Bids: All bid submissions must be delivered sealed and will not be opened by the District until

the Due Date and Time has passed. A public bid opening will be held April 24, 2026 at 2:05 pm at the

following address:

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools

Harry L. Wheeler Community Center & Administrative Offices 24076 FV Pankow Boulevard

Clinton Township, MI 48036

7) Restrictions on Communication: From the issue date of this RFP until a Contractor is contacted by the School

District, a Contractor shall not communicate about the subject of the RFP or a Contractor’s Proposal with the

School District, its Board of Education, or any individual member, administrators, faculty, staff, students, or

employees except as detailed below. The School District reserves the right to request additional information

from any or all Contractors.

8) Questions Regarding the Project: Requests that the School District clarify information contained in this RFP

are allowed. Any requests for clarification or questions regarding this RFP, must be sent via email to Pat

Ward at wardpa@lc-ps.org no later than April 15, 2026. The description Trash Removal/Recycling RFP must

appear in the subject line. All questions and answers will be posted on the district website, with the RFP, by

April 17, 2026.

9) Addenda: If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the specifications, an addendum will be issued and

added to this document and posted on the district website. All addenda shall become a part of the bid. Each

Contractor must in its Proposal, to avoid any miscommunication, acknowledge all addenda, but the failure of a

Contractor to receive, or acknowledge receipt of any addendum shall not relieve the Contractor of the

responsibility for complying with the terms thereof.

10) Standards: The attached product specifications should be considered as a minimum requirement. Any deviations

from the standard specified will be considered only when fully described and accompanied by descriptive literature

and samples. Any references in this document to a particular article, product, or material, by proprietary name,

manufacturer, make, or catalogue number, shall be interpreted as establishing a standard or quality or design and

SHALL NOT be construed as limiting competition.

BID

DUE:

Trash Removal/Recycling Program

April 24, 2026, at 2:00pm

11) The School District reserves the right to decide if an item is “similar or equal” to the item specified and final decision

will be at the district’s sole discretion. The quantities shown are annual estimates. The School District makes no

guarantee to purchase any or all products in the quantities shown.

12) Exceptions to Specifications: The submission of a Proposal will be construed to mean that the Contractor is

fully informed as to the extent and the character of the supplies, materials, or equipment required and a

representation that the Contractor can furnish them in complete compliance with the specifications. Any

exceptions to the terms and conditions or any other special considerations or conditions requested or required

by the Contractor MUST be specifically outlined and be submitted as part of the Proposal, together with an

explanation as to the reason such terms and conditions of these specifications cannot be met by, or, in the

Contractor’s opinion, are not applicable to, the Contractor. The Contractor shall be required and expected to

meet the specifications and requirements as set forth in this RFP in their entirety, except to the extent exceptions

or special considerations or conditions are expressly set forth in the Contractor’s Proposal and those exceptions

or special considerations or conditions are expressly accepted by the School District. All pricing factors must

be clearly indicated in the manner required on the pricing pages/electronic file provided as part of this RFP.

13) Irrevocability of Bids: Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before the Due Date. No modifications are

allowed after the opening time and date. All Proposals submitted shall not be withdrawn and shall be irrevocable

for a minimum period of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days following the Due Date.

14) Incorporation by Reference: These specifications and the Contractor responses shall be incorporated by

reference into any purchase contract or purchase order that may result from this RFP.

15) Reservation of Rights: The School District reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion (for this

provision and all other provisions contained in this RFP), to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all

Proposals with or without cause. The School District further reserves the right to waive any irregularity or

informality in the Bid process or any Proposal, and the right to award the Contract to other than the Contractor

submitting the best financial Proposal (low bidder). The School District reserves the right to request additional

information from any or all Contractors.

16) Termination for Cause: In the event the Contractor fails, at any time, to comply with, fully perform and strictly

adhere to any condition or representation contained in the Contract, or the requirements contained in the RFP

and the Contractor’s Bid, the School District shall have the right to give written notice to Contractor of such

failure. Non-performance of contractual obligations can include, but is not limited to, failure to supply awarded

product or service, failure to comply with bid requirements and awarded pricing, failure to deliver on time,

unauthorized substitution of product, failure to submit timely and accurate reports and/or invoices and failure to

service the contract in a professional manner. If such failure is not cured to the School District’s satisfaction

within ten (10) business days from the time of receipt of such notice the School District shall have the right to

terminate immediately without the requirement of a further written notice. If the Contract is terminated in

accordance with any of the provisions contained herein, all rights of the Contractor shall cease.

17) Termination for Convenience: The School District, on thirty (30) days advanced written notice to the

Contractor, may terminate the Contract, or any portion thereof, for any reason, including convenience, without

incurring any penalty, expense or liability to the Contractor except the obligation to pay for products or services

actually received or performed under the Contract prior to the effective date of the termination.

18) Pricing: The contract begins July 1, 2026. Pricing shall be for three (3) years, but may be renewed for additional

years if both parties agree to renew the contract. If the contract is renewed, any price increase shall not exceed

(3) percent, per year, for any reason. Both parties shall agree in writing to the price increases if the contract is

renewed.

19) Cost Increases: The School District is not responsible for any other charges (including, but not limited to, fuel

surcharges, handling, etc.) for any reason during the contract period.

20) Minimum Order Requirements: Preference may be given to Contractors who offer no minimum order

requirements. If a minimum order of quantity is required, it must be noted on the space provided in the “Other

Requirements” section of this document.

BID

DUE:

Trash Removal/Recycling Program

April 24, 2026, at 2:00pm

21) Taxes: The School District is a tax-exempt entity. Exemption certificates, if required, will be furnished on forms

provided by the Contractor and acceptable to the School District. Contractor is otherwise responsible for any

other applicable taxes related to the purchase of product or equipment.

22) Collusive Bidding: The Contractor certifies that their Bid is made without any previous understanding,

agreement or connection with any person, firm or corporation making a Bid for the same project and is in all

respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud or otherwise illegal action.

23) Assignment: Assignment or transfer of any rights, interest, or delegation of responsibilities of the Awarded

Contractor under the contract will not be allowed without the expressed written consent of the School District.

24) Governing Law: The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of

Michigan. The parties hereby agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts sitting in Macomb County,

Michigan.

25) Confidentiality: Any Contractor awarded a contract or purchase order agrees that it will not publish or

otherwise mention, refer to or disclose its work for or with L’Anse Creuse Public Schools for any reason without

the advance written permission of the Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations.

26) Familial Relationship Disclosure: All Proposals must be accompanied by an affidavit disclosing any Familial

Relationship that exists between the owner and/or any employee of the Contractor and any member of the

Board of Education, the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations, and the

Director for Operations of the District. Information about officials holding the mentioned titles can be found at

the School District’s website at https://www.lc-ps.org. Bids that are not accompanied by a sworn and notarized

affidavit will not be considered or accepted by the School District.

27) Affidavit of Compliance: All Proposals must be accompanied by an affidavit that hereby certifies, represents

and warrants that the Contractor (including its officers, directors and employees) is not an “Iran linked business”

within the meaning of the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012 (the “Act”), and

that, in the event a Contractor is awarded a contract as a result of the aforementioned Request For Bid, the

Contractor will not become an “Iran linked business” at any time during the course of performing the Work or

any services under the contract. Bids that are not accompanied by a sworn and notarized affidavit will not be

considered or accepted by the School District.

28) Debarment: The Contractor must certify that your organization (or any sub-contractor) is not currently debarred,

suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this

transaction by any State or Federal department or agency on the “Certifications and Representations” form.

Submission is also agreement that the School District will be notified of any change in this status.

29) Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment: The Contractor must certify that your Firm is in compliance with the Byrd

Anti-Lobbying Amendment on the “Certifications and Representations” form.

30) Equal Employment Opportunity: Pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

regulations, the Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of

race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.

31) Repairs to Property Damage: Damage to any School District Facilities or properties caused by the Contractor,

its agents or employees shall be repaired so that facilities or properties are in as good condition as before

entering into the Contract. All repairs shall be accomplished at no cost to the School District.

32) Payments: Payment will be made after receipt of the successful Contractor’s submittal of invoice. Payment of

undisputed amounts in each invoice shall generally be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice.

Disputes regarding amounts contained in any invoice will be communicated to the Contractor by the School

District, in writing (via letter or email), within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the disputed invoice.

Payments of disputed amounts will be delayed unless Contractor is able to resolve the matter to the School

District’s satisfaction within ten (10) business days prior to payment due date.

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