Bid guide
How to bid on Household Hazardous Waste services for Calhoun County
What Calhoun County is buying
Calhoun County, Michigan, seeks a qualified, licensed hazardous waste contractor to operate four household hazardous waste collection events in 2027. The contractor will manage on-site collection, participant screening, unloading, waste identification and classification, sorting and packaging, manifests, transport, and proper processing, recycling and disposal.
Proposals must cover all four events. The one-year contract runs from January 1 through December 31, 2027, and may be extended for up to four additional one-year periods by mutual agreement and at the County’s discretion.
Key dates and the deadline
Questions are due November 2, 2026. Proposals are due November 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The contractor must be ready to begin services no later than April 1, 2027.
Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. The provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline, so check the solicitation notice and addenda for submission instructions.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFP suits an experienced, licensed hazardous waste management firm with the ability to cover all four events and manage the full chain of collection, handling, transport and processing.
The County is seeking a safety-focused contractor that can support recycling and waste diversion while protecting public and environmental safety.
How to access and respond
Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using “View original source.” The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents and addenda.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or follow the method stated in the notice, before November 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Check the listing for any addenda before submitting.
Prepare a clear, complete proposal
Show how your firm will deliver every required service across all four events, from participant screening and waste sorting through manifests, transport and final processing, recycling or disposal. Make clear that your proposal covers all four events.
Explain relevant experience, licensing, safety practices and how your operations will support proper handling and waste diversion. Review the RFP and addenda carefully, submit questions by November 2 if needed, and leave time to complete the portal submission before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Calhoun County MI; the original posting controls.