Bid guide
How to bid on waste and recycling removal for Schenectady County
What Schenectady County is buying
Schenectady County is seeking a vendor to remove waste and recycling from various locations throughout the county. The contract is for one year, with three one-year renewal options.
This formal request for bids, RFB-2026-30, is managed by the County’s Office of Facilities. Woman- and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to bid.
Key dates and the bid deadline
Questions are due November 9, 2026. Bids are due November 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The notice says bids must arrive by the deadline in a sealed envelope marked “Bid” and stating “Schenectady County Waste & Recycling Removal Services, RFB-2026-30.” Bids will be opened at the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This bid may suit firms that provide waste and recycling removal and can serve locations throughout Schenectady County. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the full scope and requirements before deciding whether to bid.
Woman- and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids.
How to get the documents and respond
Find RFB-2026-30 on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; a free vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents and addenda. The solicitation documents may also be requested from the Purchasing Department by email. Paper copies can be picked up weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but must be requested by email 24 hours in advance.
Submit through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs. The notice requires delivery in a sealed, properly marked envelope to the Purchasing Agent by the deadline. Check the full notice and any addenda for the current submission instructions and address.
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Read the specifications and every addendum before preparing your response. Note the question deadline and send any needed questions by November 9.
Build your bid around the requested services and locations, and check that all required forms and information are included. Allow enough time for delivery or online submission, and verify that your response follows the required format and reaches the County before 2:00 p.m. on November 20.
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 Schenectady County; the original posting controls.