PORT AUTHORITY TRANSIT CORPORATION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
The Port Authority Transit Corporation (“Authority”) hereby invites interested suppliers to submit
proposals for RFP PATCO-06-2026 Two (2) Year Contract for Industrial Refuse Disposal Services
at PATCO Lindenwold Maintenance Facility. This public advertisement constitutes PATCO’s formal
solicitation.
Basis of Award: This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on the
basis of the lowest, overall price submitted, in the best interest of the DRPA for supplying all the products
specified in compliance with stated General Conditions, Special Provisions and Specifications using the
estimated quantities provided.
The Authority’s Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution stating suppliers seeking contracted
work must be prevented from influencing the vendor selection process. In order to be considered in the
vendor selection process, a Political Contribution Form and Certification must be completed and
submitted with the Request for Proposals.
Copies of the Proposals and Political Contribution Form and Certification, shall be submitted, in PDF
format, via SAP Ariba no later than Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @2:00PM Faxed, e-mailed, or hard copies
of Proposals will NOT be accepted.
The Authority remains firmly committed to ensuring equal employment and contracting opportunities for
everyone and will not discriminate against any individual or business based on any characteristic
protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified persons will be afforded an equal
opportunity to participate in the contract and employment processes.
The DRPA and PATCO are now utilizing the Ariba Network for all sourcing, contracts, and
supplier management. In order to compete for procurement opportunities with the Authority, your
company must register on the Ariba Network and complete the Authority's supplier registration
questionnaire. You can register on the Ariba Network at any time. Registration is free, quick and
easy. Please refer to the DRPA Procurement website (http://www.drpa.org/procurement/) for more
information.
Responses to this RFP must be submitted electronically via the Ariba Network. Faxed, e-mailed,
and/or hard copies will not be accepted. The Ariba submission requirement is mandatory and non-
waivable.
In order to be added as a Proposer to this Project, please contact the following Purchasing
Officer: Michelle Dinella m_dinella@drpa.org .
PORT AUTHORITY TRANSIT CORPORATION
LaTisha Pierce - Acting Purchasing Agent, PATCO
856-772-6914