Collection and Transportation of Recyclables From Countywide Drop-off Depots

• The Lawrence-Mercer Recycling and Solid Waste Department is soliciting Bids for the Collection and Transportation of Recyclables From Countywide Drop-off Depots in Lawrence and Mercer Counties.

  MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10 a.m. Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department Public Safety Building, 1451 Countyline Road, New Castle, PA 16101. Pre or post conference questions must be submitted via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com

  All questions must be received no later than 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026.



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Depository & Liquidity Investment Services

Mercer County is seeking competitive proposals from qualified, FDIC-insured financial institutions to establish a liquid deposit account—preferably a Money Market Deposit Account or a highly liquid interest-bearing account—for the initial investment of $12,500,000 in public funds.

The County’s primary objectives, in order of priority, are:

• Safety and Legality: Complete preservation of principal through mandatory public fund collateralization.
• Liquidity: Immediate access to funds via ACH, wire, or check with no withdrawal penalties.
• Yield: Maximization of net interest income through competitive, benchmark-linked pricing.

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