City of Utica Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority

Public Notice

Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Purchase and/or Marketing of Processed Paper Recyclables for Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority

Pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law, Section 120-w, the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority hereby gives notice of the following: The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority desires to procure an agreement for 5 years beginning January 1, 2025 for the purchase and/or marketing of paper recyclables processed at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center, Utica, NY.

Written comments on the Draft RFP must be received by 1:00 P.M. on November 4, 2024.

In order to promote its established Affirmative Action Plan, the Authority invites proposals from minority and women's business enterprises (M/WBE). Firms that are not M/WBE's responding to this RFP are strongly encouraged to consider partnering or creating other similar joint venture arrangements with certified M/WBE's. The directory of New York State Certified M/WBE's can be viewed at: https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp. This Affirmative Action Policy regarding sealed bids and contracts applies to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, or handicap. All qualified bidders will be afforded equal opportunities without discrimination.

Copies of the Draft RFP may be obtained at: www.ohswa.org or from the contact listed below.