The Village of Fonda is re-inviting bids for the collection and removal of garbage, trash, and recyclable materials within the village limits. This contract presents an opportunity for qualified waste management providers to offer essential services to the community for five years, beginning June 1, 2025.

Bid Submission Details

  • Bid Number: 25-02
  • Submission Deadline: April 14, 2025, by 2:00 PM
  • Submission Location: Village of Fonda Clerk’s Office, 8 E. Main Street, PO Box 447, Fonda, NY 12068
  • Bid Opening: April 14, 2025, at 6:30 PM during the Village Board of Trustees meeting

Scope of Services

The selected contractor will be responsible for:
Weekly collection of waste from all residential and small commercial properties
Recycling collection following local and state regulations
Spring and Fall Dumpster Services to accommodate seasonal clean-ups
Providing and maintaining commercial waste bins for municipal buildings at no cost
Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Contractor Requirements

📌 Experience: Minimum three (3) years of prior municipal waste collection experience within the last ten (10) years
📌 Insurance Coverage: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation
📌 Compliance with Village Code Chapter 138 governing waste collection

Fixed Pricing Requirement

Bidders must provide a fixed-rate pricing structure for the full contract term. Conditional pricing, such as fuel surcharges, will not be accepted.

Important Notes

⚠️ Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked:
“Bid for the Collection and Removal of Garbage, Trash, and Recyclable Materials – Bid #25-02.”
⚠️ A Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate must be included with all submissions.
⚠️ The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

For a complete bid package and official bid forms, contact the Village Clerk at (518) 853-4335 or visit the Village of Fonda website at Bid Packet.

This is a re-invitation to bid, replacing the original invitation. Interested contractors are encouraged to submit their proposals by the deadline.