Environmental Monitoring Services for the Pigeon Point and Cherry Island Landfills

Sealed Proposals, in copies of four (4) and one (1) complete electronic copy in PDF format on a flash drive, for Environmental Monitoring Services for the Pigeon Point and Cherry Island Landfills – Contract No S-25-919-NPNC, Contract No. S-25-919-NPNC for the Delaware Solid Waste Authority shall be delivered to the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA)’s Administrative Office, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, Delaware, 19901, no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.  DSWA may extend the time and place of the due date for Proposals by providing at least two (2) calendar days notice by certified mail, fax, or email to any Proposers who DSWA has recorded as having received a copy of the RFP.  If the Proposal is sent by mail, or other personal delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Proposal shall be enclosed in a separate envelope plainly marked on the outside with the notation, “Proposal Enclosed.”  Proposals delivered by any means other than mail or personal delivery shall be rejected.

The Work under this contract includes, but is not limited to:

  • Collection, preservation, certified laboratory analysis, and reporting on groundwaters, surface waters, leachates, and solids from DSWA’s Northern Solid Waste Management Center at Pigeon Point in New Castle, Delaware;
  • Collection, preservation, certified laboratory analysis, and reporting on groundwaters, surface waters, leachates, and solids from DSWA’s Northern Solid Waste Management Center at Cherry Island in Wilmington, Delaware;

Additional requirements and description of work are set forth in the RFP as are the criteria for evaluation and determination of the successful proposal.  DSWA may award the contract to the responsible proposer submitting the most responsive proposal which serves the best interests of DSWA and the citizens of the state of Delaware, and not necessarily at the lowest cost.

Every Proposal prepared in response to this RFP shall be prepared by the PROPOSER with the expressed understanding that any and all claims to reimbursement for the cost and expense of its preparation is waived. The submittal of a Proposal in response to this Notice shall constitute an agreement of the Proposer to all of the conditions in this Notice and the RFP.

The Contract/Agreement will be for a period of three years beginning February 1, 2026, and shall expire on January 31, 2029, and is subject to any termination provisions set forth in the RFP.

A copy of the RFP for Contract S-25-919-NPNC may be obtained by emailing smg@dswa.com or submitting a request at https://dswa.com/resources/rfpbids/request-for-bidsproposals/ on or after Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  DSWA will not be responsible for full or partial sets of the Project Manual obtained from any sources other than stated above or in the project manual, nor shall BIDDER rely upon such other sources or information.

A non-mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cherry Island Administration Building located at 1706 East 12th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19809.  It is the responsibility of the PROPOSER to obtain an understanding of site conditions before preparing a proposal.  Accordingly, PROPOSERS are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal meeting.

The PROPOSER must submit, with its Proposal, documentation indicating it is licensed to conduct business in the State of Delaware and PROPOSER must meet and comply with all state, local, and federal laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, and requirements in the scope of their Work and comply with any and all licensing requirements.  All subsurface exploration and investigations shall be supervised by, and all conclusions, drawings, and documents resulting therefrom shall be prepared by, attested to, and certified by a Registered Professional Geologist qualified to practice geology under Chapter 36, Title 24, Delaware Code, or a person authorized under Chapter 28, Title 24, Delaware Code to practice engineering in Delaware.

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals which in its judgment is in the best interest of DSWA, and all PROPOSERS are notified that such acceptance or rejection shall be without liability on the part of DSWA for any action brought by any PROPOSER because of such acceptance or rejection.  Likewise, DSWA reserves the right to waive any requirement or irregularity in the RFP process without liability on the part of DSWA.  The submittal of a proposal in response to this Notice shall constitute an agreement of the PROPOSER to all the provisions set forth in this Notice and the RFP.

Four (4) copies and one (1) complete electronic copy in PDF format on a flash drive of the Proposal shall be submitted to DSWA.  The Proposals shall be sealed, marked, and addressed as follows:

Delaware Solid Waste Authority

601 Energy Lane

Dover, DE 19901

Attn:  Alex Steuerwald

Proposal for:   Environmental Monitoring Services for the Pigeon Point and Cherry Island Landfills

Contract S-25-919-NPNC

 

No PROPOSER may withdraw their Proposal within one-hundred eighty (180) days after the actual date of opening thereof, except as may be authorized by the Project Manual.

The Project Manual explains the process by which prospective Proposers may submit questions about the meaning or intent of the Project Manual.  Please contact DSWA prior to the Proposal opening if you wish to schedule a site tour.

All other inquiries regarding this work shall be directed to:

Alex Steuerwald                                             and                  Simone George

Facility Manager                                                                    Administrative Assistant

Phone:  302-739-5361                                                            Phone:  302-739-5361

Fax:  302-739-4287                                                                Fax:  302-739-4287

Email:  acs@dswa.com

PURCHASE AND SERVICE OF TWO (2) NEW 52K POUND BULLDOZERS AND SALE OF DSWA’S USED LANDFILL COMPACTOR AND USED BULLDOZER (SSWMC)

Proposals, in response to the Request for Proposals for the Purchase and Service of two (2) New 52K Pound Bulldozers for the Southern Solid Waste Management Center (SSWMC), located at 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, Delaware 19947, will be received by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) at the DSWA’S Dover office, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, Delaware, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 29, 2025.  DSWA may extend the time and place for the receipt of Proposals by providing at least two (2) calendar days’ notice by certified mail, fax, or email to any Proposers who DSWA has recorded as having received an RFP.  The Proposal must be submitted by mail or personal delivery.  Five (5) copies of the Proposal shall be enclosed in an envelope plainly marked on the outside with the notation “Contract P-25-921-SS Proposal Enclosed.”  Proposals delivered by any means other than by mail or personal delivery shall be rejected.

 

Under this Contract, DSWA is soliciting Proposals for the purchase and service of two (2) new 52K pound bulldozers with the option to submit a proposal that includes the purchase or trade-in of DSWA’s used Landfill Compactor and used Bulldozer. PROPOSER(s) shall provide a minimum one-year full machine warranty and a guaranteed buy-back over a five-year period. Additional details and proposal selection criteria details are set forth in the RFP.  DSWA may award the contract to one (1) or more PROPOSERS submitting the most responsive proposal which serves the best interest of DSWA and the citizens of the State of Delaware, and not necessarily at the lowest cost.

 

A copy of the RFP for Contract P-25-921-SS may be obtained by emailing smg@dswa.com or submitting a request at https://dswa.com/resources/rfpbids/request-for-bidsproposals/ on or after Tuesday, April 29, 2025.  DSWA will not be responsible for full or partial sets of the RFP obtained from any sources other than stated above nor may PROPOSERS rely upon any other source or information.

 

All persons are advised that they must be duly licensed under Part III, Title 30, Delaware Code and register as foreign corporations, if appropriate, under Subchapter XV, Title 8, Delaware Code, and as otherwise required by law.

 

DSWA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals which in its judgment is in the best interest of DSWA, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the Proposal or Proposal process, and all PROPOSERS are notified that such acceptance or rejection or waiver shall be without liability on the part of DSWA for any action brought against DSWA, any or all of its directors, or any DSWA officer or employee, brought by any PROPOSER because of such acceptance or rejection or waiver, nor shall any PROPOSER seek any recourse of any kind against such entity or individuals because of such acceptance or rejection or waiver.  Every Proposal prepared in response to this notice shall be prepared at the sole cost and expense of the PROPOSER and shall be prepared by the PROPOSER with the express understanding that any and all claims to reimbursement for the cost and expense of its preparation are waived.  The submittal of a proposal in response to this notice shall constitute an agreement of the PROPOSER to all the provisions set forth in this notice and the RFP.

 

Five (5) copies of Proposal shall be submitted to DSWA.  The Proposals shall be sealed, marked, and addressed as follows:

 

Delaware Solid Waste Authority

601 Energy Lane

Dover, Delaware 19901

Attn:  Adolf A. Korosec

Purchase and Service of Two (2) New 52K Pound Bulldozers and Sale of DSWA’s Used Landfill Compactor and Used Bulldozer

Contract No: P-25-921-SS

 

The Proposal Instructions explain the process by which prospective PROPOSER’S may submit questions about the meaning or intent of the Request for Proposals.

 

All inquiries made pursuant to the terms of the RFP shall be directed to:

 

Adolf A. Korosec                             And                 Simone George

Senior Landfill Supervisor                                       Administrative Assistant

Direct line: 302-875-3448                                       Office line: 302-739-5361

Fax: 302-875-5204                                                  Fax: 302-739-4287

Email: aak@dswa.com                                            Email: smg@dswa.com

STATEWIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM

Sealed Proposals, in quintuplicate (5), in response to the Request for Proposals for the Statewide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, for the Delaware Solid Waste Authority will be received by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) at the Delaware Solid Waste Authority’s Dover Administrative Office, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, Delaware, 19901, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.  DSWA may extend the time and place for the receipt of Proposals by providing at least two (2) calendar days notice by certified mail, fax, or email to any PROPOSERS who DSWA has recorded as having received a Request for Proposal (RFP).  If the Proposal is submitted by mail or other personal delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Proposal shall be enclosed in a separate envelope plainly marked on the outside with the notation “Proposal Enclosed.”  Proposals delivered by any means other than by mail or personal delivery shall be rejected.

Delaware Code Title 7, Chapter 6452 (8) directs DSWA to develop “…a program to source separate materials from the solid waste stream which are harmful to the environment … for purposes of separate authorized disposal;”

This RFP is for a Statewide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.  Subject to the terms of the RFP, the Contract will be for a period of three (3) years.  The work shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • CONTRACTOR shall provide collection, packaging, transportation, treatment, recycling, and disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).
  • The CONTRACTOR shall provide safety and emergency response training for DSWA employees.
  • There will be sixteen (16) Saturday HHW events held at various locations throughout the state during the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.  These events will operate from 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
  • There will be year round weekly HHW events in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties:
    • Every Monday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Southern Solid Waste Management Center (SSWMC) Recycling Center, 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown.
    • Every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Newark Recycling Center (NRC), 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark.
    • Every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. located at the Cheswold Collection Station 54 Fork Branch Road, Cheswold.
    • Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. located at the Delaware Recycling Center (DRC), 1101 Lambson Lane, New Castle.

Additional requirements and description of the work are set forth in the Project Manual.

Every Proposal prepared in response to this RFP shall be prepared by the PROPOSER with the express understanding that any and all claims to reimbursement for the cost and expense of its preparation is waived. No PROPOSER may withdraw the Proposal within one hundred-twenty (120) days after the Proposal due date. The submittal of a Proposal in response to this Notice shall constitute an agreement of the PROPOSER to all of the conditions in this Notice and the Project Manual.

The criteria and evaluation factors for consideration and short listing of proposals is set forth in the Project Manual.

A copy of the RFP for Contract S-24-911-SW may be obtained by emailing prw@dswa.com or submitting a request at https://dswa.com/resources/rfpbids/request-for-bidsproposals/ on or after Tuesday, January 21, 2025.  DSWA will not be responsible for full or partial sets of the Project Manual, including any addenda, obtained from any sources other than stated above nor may PROPOSER rely upon any other source or information.

The PROPOSER must submit with its Proposal documentation indicating it is licensed to conduct business in the State of Delaware and PROPOSER must meet and comply with all state, local, and federal laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, and requirements in the scope of their Work and comply with any and all licensing and permitting requirements.

DSWA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals which in its judgment is in the best interest of DSWA and to award the contract to the PROPOSER submitting the most responsive proposal that serves the best interest of DSWA and the citizen’s of Delaware and not necessarily at the lowest cost.  DSWA further reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Proposal or Proposal process, and all PROPOSERS are notified that such acceptance or rejection or waiver shall be without liability on the part of DSWA for any action brought against DSWA, any or all of its directors, or any DSWA officer or employee, brought by any PROPOSER because of such acceptance or rejection or waiver, nor shall any PROPOSER seek any recourse of any kind against such entity or individuals because of such acceptance or rejection or waiver.

Five (5) copies of the Proposal shall be submitted to DSWA, sealed, marked, and addressed as follows:

Delaware Solid Waste Authority

601 Energy Lane

Dover, Delaware 19901

Attention: Robert A. Ziegler

Manager of Statewide Recycling

Proposal for: Statewide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

Contract: S-24-911-SW

The Project Manual explains the process by which prospective PROPOSERS may submit questions about the meaning or intent of the Project Manual.

All inquiries made pursuant to the terms of the RFP shall be directed to:

Robert A. Ziegler                                           and                  Pam Williamson

Manager of Statewide Recycling                                           Sr. Executive Assistant

Phone:          (302) 739-5361                                                  Phone: 302-739-5361

Fax:              (302) 739-4287                                                  Fax: 302-739-4287

E-mail:         raz@dswa.com                                                  Email: prw@dswa.com