How to bid on Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services for WestCOG Towns

What the agency is buying

The towns of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, and Westport are seeking proposals for residential household hazardous waste collection services. The selected contractor will provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials for one-day collection events in each of these towns. WestCOG is administering this request on behalf of the towns.

This opportunity is for a contractor to manage and execute these collection events, with residents from any of the participating towns able to attend events in any of the other towns. The successful proposer will sign a contract with each individual municipality.

Key dates and deadlines

The Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on July 31, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by August 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your response before this deadline, as late submissions are typically not accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in environmental services, particularly those with experience in hazardous waste management and collection. Companies that can provide all equipment, labor, and materials for such events, and are capable of contracting with multiple municipalities, would be a good fit. The work involves setting up and running one-day collection events.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, you need to visit the City of Norwalk bid postings page. The full posting and any related documents will be available on the bid detail page. No sign-in is needed to view these documents.

Once you have reviewed the posting and all associated documents, prepare your response according to the instructions provided within the solicitation. Submit your completed proposal as directed in the posting before the August 28, 2026, 4:00 PM ET deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your proposal, clearly outline your experience with similar household hazardous waste collection events. Detail the specific equipment, labor resources, and materials you will provide. Emphasize your ability to manage logistics for multiple one-day events across different towns.

Ensure your proposal addresses all requirements outlined in the RFP. Pay close attention to any specific safety protocols, disposal methods, or reporting requirements mentioned. Since you will be contracting with each town, demonstrate your capacity for managing multiple municipal contracts effectively.