COTA is seeking a qualified contractor to provide trash collection and disposal services for bus-stop shelter waste containers throughout its service area. The contract includes regularly scheduled trash collection from 634 bus-stop shelter containers, additional weekly collections at designated high-traffic locations, Saturday service for downtown High Street containers, and supplemental Sunday collections. The estimated workload is approximately 1,327 service stops per week.
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, vehicles, and supervision to ensure timely collection, transportation, and proper disposal of waste. Additional responsibilities include cleaning up spills and scattered debris, replacing COTA-provided liners and lids as needed, reporting damaged or missing containers, and maintaining a 24/7 emergency contact.
The contractor will also be required to maintain detailed collection schedules, provide weekly service reports, and implement a real-time tracking system to document completed collections and support accurate invoicing. These services are intended to maintain clean, safe, and presentable bus-stop shelter areas, reduce litter and overflowing containers, and enhance the overall customer experience for COTA passengers.
COTA maintains waste containers at bus-stop shelters throughout its service area to provide clean, safe, and welcoming environments for passengers. Regular trash collection is essential to preventing overflowing containers, reducing litter, and maintaining the overall appearance of bus-stop locations. COTA is seeking a qualified contractor to provide consistent and reliable trash collection and disposal services to support daily operations and enhance the customer experience.
