Village of Lithopolis willbe accepting sealed bids for SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE COLLECTION services at 11820 Lithopolis Road, from October 30, 2026 until November 30, 2026 at 4:00pm local time and then at said office on December 1, 2026, publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00pm. This Contract is for the collection and disposal of waste and recyclables from approximately 1000 units within Village of Lithopolis, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Health of the State of Ohio, the Boards of Health of Fairfield and Franklin Counties and in accordance with the contract and bid specifications. This contract shall commence on March 1, 2027, and remain in effect for three (3) years, provided however, that Lithopolis may twice extend the term of this contract for an additional year, for a total of five (5) years, at the sole discretion of Lithopolis and upon the original terms and costs of this contract to be negotiated between the contractor and the Village. Any changes must be approved in advance by Council by Ordinance. Proposals must be typewritten or clearly printed in ink on the bid form prepared by the Village of Lithopolis and signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm submitting the bid. All corrections or erasures shall be initialed by the person signing the bid. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope (by mail or person) clearly marked on the outside "Proposal for Solid Waste Collection". Proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or an irrevocable letter of credit drawn on a solvent bank payable to the Village of Lithopolis, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid for the first year of the contract. A Performance Bond in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the bid for the first year of the contract, renewable annually, will be required as a guarantee that the services will be provided and/or materials or equipment will be supplied as specified if the bid is accepted. All bid bonds or checks will be returned following the award. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities in any bid. If a contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.312. Anti-Collusion Statement: By signing this bid, the bidder agrees that this bid is made without any understanding, agreement, or connection with any other person, firm, or corporation making a bid for the same purpose and that the bid is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. Bidders must maintain the prices set forth in its bid document for a minimum of sixty days following the date that bids are publicly opened and read. Direct any questions to Amanda Wolin, Village Administrator at 614-837-2031 or fax number 614-837-2722.
