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NOTICE AND INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYLING

October 27, 2025

The Town of Jay is accepting sealed bids for curbside collection of solid waste and single sort recycling for eligible properties in Jay, Maine in accordance with this Notice and Information to Bidders.

The Town of Jay will make award of the bid on the basis of:

● Experience of the Contractor – measured in the number of years of experience, total number of similar operations, and proven track record.

● Capacity of the Contractor to Provide the Service – measured by the quality, size, and quantity of the equipment and labor force proposed to provide the service.

● Customer Service Plan – measured by when and how the Contractor will respond to collection issues.

● Cost – measured as the total yearly cost of the services requested.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not necessarily required to accept the lowest bid if that bid is deemed contrary to the best interests of the Town of Jay. The Town also reserves the right to negotiate with any bidder if that bidder is deemed to be the most suited to the Town of Jay’s needs.

Bidders shall submit their proposals on the enclosed Bid Form. Bid Proposals shall be placed in a sealed envelope marked “CURBSIDE COLLECTION SERVICE BID” and submitted to the Town Office, 340 Main Street, Jay, ME 04239, on or before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at which time they will be opened. Bidders are invited to attend the opening, which will take place at the Town Office. A decision to award the bid will not be made at that time. Faxed and emailed bids will not be accepted.

This Notice and Information to Bidders includes: 1) Summary of Requested Services; 2) Bid Proposal Form; 3) Attachment A – Proposed Contract; 4) Attachment B – Town of Jay, Maine Recycling and Waste Disposal Ordinance

Any questions should be directed to:

John Johnson, Public Works Director

519 Main Street, Jay, ME 04239 – (207) 557-5821 – jhighway@jay-maine.org