Contract Documents For
Bid No. 26-05
Trash & Recyclable Material Removal
2027-2028-2029
PREPARED BY:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
5240 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329-3715
WWW.WATERFORDMI.GOV
Bid No. 26-05 – Trash & Recyclable Material Removal 2027-2028-2029
Table of Contents
Advertisement ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Information to Bidders .....................................................................................................................2-5
Supplemental Information to Bidders.............................................................................................6-12
Insurance Section .............................................................................................................................. 13
Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 14-15
BID SECTION
Base Bid .................................................................................................................................. 16
Regular Services Bid ................................................................................................................ 17
Ancillary Services Bid ............................................................................................................. 18
AGREEMENT SECTION
Bidder Information Form…………………………………………………………………..19-20
Sample Contract…………………………………………………………………………….21-24
Contract Supplement ........................................................................................................ ...25-26
Contract Conditions............................................................................................................ .28-30
Iran Sanctions ..................................................................................................................... .31-32
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
Department of Public Works
Oakland County, Michigan
ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BID NO. 26-05 TRASH & RECYCLABLE MATERIAL REMOVAL
2027-2028-2029
Sealed Bids for the project entitled “BID NO. 26-05 – Trash & Recyclable Material Removal 2027-2028-2029” in
the Charter Township of Waterford will be received at the Clerk’s Office, 5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford, Michigan
48329 on or before, but not later than 2:00 p.m. local time on June 18, 2026. All bids received will be publicly opened
and read aloud at that time.
All bids shall be delivered to the Waterford Township Clerk’s Office in sealed envelopes. The outside of the
envelope containing the bid shall bear the name of the Bidder, their address, license number if applicable, and
the name of the project for which the bid is submitted.
The scope of this contract shall include all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, service and insurance by the Bidder
to complete the bid entitled: BID NO. 26-05 – Trash & Recyclable Material Removal 2027-2028-2029 in
accordance with these entitled specifications.
Bid documents may be obtained through Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) at
www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn or Waterford Township’s website www.waterfordmi.gov on or after June 3, 2026. A
public viewing copy is available at the Waterford Township Clerk’s Office, 5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford, MI
48329.
A bidder will be permitted to withdraw their bid unopened after it has been deposited, if such request is received prior
to the time specified for opening bids and provided that their identity is made known and the responsible party signs
for the bid. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the bids without the consent of the Township for a minimum
of one hundred twenty days (120) from the scheduled time for closing bids.
The Township reserves the right: to accept any or all alternative bids; to award the Contract to other than the lowest
Bidder; to waive any irregularities of informalities, or both; to reject any or all bids; and in general, to make the
award of the Contract in any manner deemed by the Township, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the
Township. Conditional bids will not be considered.
Any further information may be obtained from the Waterford Township Public Works Department (248) 618-7456.
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
BY ORDER OF:
Gary Allison, Township Clerk
THIS ADVERTISEMENT, AS WELL AS SPECIFICATIONS, MAY ALSO BE ACCESSED ON THE
WATERFORD OWNSHIP WEBSITE AT WWW.WATERFORDMI.GOV
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
PROJECT BID NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS
Bid Number: 26-05
Project Name: Trash & Recyclable Material Removal 2027-2028-2029
Bid Deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2pm
Request for Bids. The Charter Township of Waterford (“Township”) is requesting sealed bids from qualified
contractors to perform the Project named above as described in these Notices and Documents. For Bids to be
considered they must be prepared and include all information and documents specified and be received at the
Township Clerks Office, 5200 Civic Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Waterford, Michigan 48329 on or before the Bid
Deadline stated above. LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. Immediately after that time
all timely bids that have been received will be publicly opened in the Township Hall Auditorium and be identified and
summarized by reference to contractor names and base bid prices, and thereafter be subject to public disclosure under
the Freedom of Information Act.
Bid Validity and Bid Bond/Security. Bids shall be valid for 120 days, and may not be withdrawn, after the Bid
Deadline. Bids may be withdrawn by a signed written notice referencing the Bid and delivered to the Township Clerk
before the Bid Deadline.
Project Specifications. The Project for which bids are requested is described in the attached Project Specifications.
Bids shall be based on the contractor providing, securing, and paying for all work, labor, materials, equipment,
supervision, administration, bonds, permits and insurance required for the timely commencement, performance and
completion of the Project in accordance with those Specifications.
Clarifications and Addendums. Clarifications of these Project Bid Notices and Documents, including the Project
Specifications, may be requested in writing from the Township’s Project Representative identified in the Project
Specifications no later than three (3) days before the Bid Deadline. If the Township responds to a clarification
request, it will do so by a Clarification or Addendum posting on the Township’s website for the Bids on this Project.
The Township may also issue Addendums regarding the Project Specifications or any other aspect of these Project
Bid Notices and Documents in the same manner. Any Township Clarifications or Addendums posted to the website
at least three (3) days before the Bid Deadline shall be binding and considered applicable to all Bids that are
received. The Township will not be responsible for any oral instructions or interpretations.
Project Contract. The submission of a Bid constitutes agreement by the Bidder to the terms and conditions of the
attached Contract and Contract Conditions, and to sign that Contract within 15 days of being notified of contract
award by the Township.
Project Bonds. If the Project Specifications require Performance, Payment, and/or Maintenance and Guarantee
Bonds, the submission of a Bid constitutes agreement by the Bidder to provide those bonds within 15 days of being
notified of contract award by the Township, with the bonds to substantially conform to the form, terms and conditions
of the attached Bond form.
Insurance. With any modifications specified in the Project Specifications, or approved by the Township Board (or
other Township official authorized to accept a Bid and award a Contract), the attached Insurance Requirements
shall apply and be required by any Contract awarded for the Project. The submission of a bid constitutes a
representation and agreement by the Bidder that it has the ability to and will comply with the attached Insurance
Requirements and provide proof of such insurance within 15 days of being notified of contract award by the
Township.
Required Bid Documents. For a Bid to be considered complete one (1) original all of the following shall be submitted
in a single sealed envelope:
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The fully and accurately completed and signed Bidder Information Form.
2.
The fully completed and signed Bid Price Form that is attached to the Project Specifications.
3.
Certificate(s) of Insurance confirming the Bidder’s ability to satisfy the Insurance Requirements.
Bid Preparation/Submission Notices and Requirements.
1. Basis of Bids. The submission of a Bid constitutes an affirmative representation by the Bidder that it has: (i)
complied, and its supplies, equipment, materials, and personnel will comply, with every requirement of these Project
Bid Notices and Documents, (ii) conducted the inspections and examination of the Project Specifications and work
sites and taken such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the proposed
work, the general and local conditions which may affect the work or the cost thereof, and other relevant matters
concerning the work to be performed, (iii) independently formed a judgment that the Project Specifications and
Contract are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey an understanding of all terms and conditions for
performance of the work, and (iv) if awarded the Contract, will not unlawfully discriminate or allow unlawful
discrimination against any persons. Bidders are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all details which have been
specified in the Project Specifications and information obtained from an officer, agent or employee of the Township
shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Bidder or relieve it from fulfilling the conditions of any Contract
it is awarded. Bidders are responsible for all costs incurred in preparing and submitting a Bid.
2. Bid Prices and Quantities. A Bid on this Project shall be made using the Bid Price Form in the attached Project
Specifications. A Bid may be rejected if it does not contain a price for each and every item named in the Bid Price
Form for unit price bids, or for items used for additions or deductions, if requested. Any indications of quantities in
the Project Specifications, although estimated with as much accuracy as possible, are to be regarded as approximate
only, being given for general guidance and as a basis for comparing bids from all Bidders.
3. Signing of Bids. If the Bidder is other than an individual person, the legal name of the Bidder and the name,
position and authority of the person signing on its behalf shall be legibly typed or printed, with that position and
authority to be confirmed by documentation that is attached to the Bidder Information Form. If the Bidder is an
individual, that individual shall sign the Bidder Information Form. Bidders are warned against making any erasures
or alterations of the Bid. Bids which contain omissions, erasures, conditions, alterations or additions not called for,
may be rejected at the discretion of the Township. Each erasure or change must be initialed by the person signing the
Bid.
4. Submission of Bids. Delivery by the Bid Deadline to the Township Clerk’s office is the sole responsibility of the
Bidder. Delays in the mail will not be considered, and faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. Any Bid received
after the Bid Deadline will be returned to the Bidder unopened. All Bids shall be delivered to the Township in a sealed
envelope. The outside of the envelope containing the Bid shall include the Bid Number, Project Name, name of the
Bidder, and Bidder’s address.
5. Withdrawal and Modification of Bids. Bids may be withdrawn by a signed written notice referencing and
identifying the Bid being withdrawn that is delivered to the Township Clerk before the Bid Deadline.
Bids may be changed or modified before the Bid Deadline by a submission conforming to the above that clearly and
conspicuously identifies what part of the earlier Bid is being changed or modified and that also includes the words
“Bid Modification” on the sealed envelope.
6. Multiple Bids and Collusion Prohibited. The submission of multiple bids by the same Bidder (under the same or
different names and considered to be any person or business entity that fully or partly owns or controls, or is owned
or controlled by, the Bidder) and collusion among or between Bidders are prohibited, and if determined by the
Township to have occurred, shall serve to disqualify all Bidders involved from a contract award.
Bid Opening, Review, Evaluation and Contract Award Process, Criteria, Reservations and Conditions
1. Bid Opening. Immediately after the Bid Deadline, all timely bids will be opened publicly in the Township Hall
Auditorium and be identified and summarized by a Township representative reading the Bidder names and total base
bids. After that all Bids shall be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
2. Bid Review and Evaluation. After the Bid Opening, the Township Department responsible for the Project will
review, evaluate, tabulate, and prepare a synopsis of the Bids; including extending the unit prices for unit price
Contracts. The review and evaluation may include checking the truth, accuracy, and completeness of information
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