Does the town have to solicit bids if it wants to hire a new waste hauling service?
No a town is not required to solicit bids for services such as assessing, garbage collection, lawn mowing, attorney services, architectural services, etc. It is up to the town board to decide how to ensure that the town receives the best service for the lowest prices. Ultimately, the town board must vote on whom to hire at a properly noticed town board meeting.