This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Gaylord, Michigan. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to receive proposals for selection of a contractor to provide the hauling and processing of recyclable materials for Otsego County's Recycling Drop-off Program for a 4-year term, July 1, 2023 - June 31, 2027. The bids will have breakdowns by load and volume, and there will be a not-to-exceed cost provided for each service. This RFP does not constitute a contract for services performed or to be performed. After selection of the successful bidder (referred to as the Contractor), Otsego County and the Contractor will negotiate a contract and a complete scope of services. All proposals submitted become the property of Otsego County and will not be returned. The County is not responsible for any costs incurred by the respondent in proposal preparation, presentations, site visits, or benchmarks performed. The County reserves the right to accept, reject or negotiate any or all bids, to waive or not waive informalities or irregularities in bids or bidding procedures and to accept any bid determined by the County to be in the best interest of the County, regardless of price. Questions. If you have any questions about this RFP or the proposal procedures, submit them in writing or by fax by the question deadline of June 1 at noon. Questions received after this deadline will not be considered. All questions received before the deadline will be answered in writing and posted on the County's website at https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/general-information/bids-and-proposals/ Direct questions about RFP to the following person: Matt Barresi, Otsego County Administrator 225 W. Main Street, Room 203 Gaylord, MI 49735 Tel: (989) 731-7520 Fax: (989) 731-7529 Email: mbarresi@otsegocountymi.gov The selected Contractor shall provide to the County, at a value equal to half (50%) the contract, a Performance Bond, Letter of Credit, or other evidence of financial responsibility satisfactory to the County and shall maintain the same in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Contract.