NIGP 99868: Metal, Scrap, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items

NIGP 99868 Metal, Scrap, Sale Of Surplus And Obsolete Items (Item) encompasses the collection, removal, and sale or disposition of scrap metals and surplus or obsolete equipment generated by state and local agencies. State and local governments are actively soliciting services to convert accumulated ferrous and non-ferrous metals, end-of-life electronics, salvaged vehicles, and confiscated or surplus equipment into revenue or cost recovery through market-indexed compensation arrangements. The scope includes scrap metal collection from maintenance and operations activities, e-waste and electronics recycling programs, salvage vehicle towing and title transfer, and sale of confiscated assets to licensed dealers. Issuing bodies span city public works and utilities departments, county waste management and purchasing offices, state transportation and law enforcement agencies, school districts, and specialized waste authorities. Recent activity shows the City of Wichita, Escambia County Department of Waste Services, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the County of Ventura as repeat solicitors; school districts including DeKalb County School District and Parkway School District are also active in selling retired technology and electronic equipment.

Geographic spread includes Texas (Texas Department of Public Safety salvage vehicle removal across statewide locations), Kansas (City of Wichita scrap metal collection from 600–700 tons annually), Florida (Escambia County recycled goods purchase from Perdido Landfill), California (County of Ventura metal and e-waste recycling), Georgia (DeKalb County School District e-waste program processing approximately 60 pallets monthly), and Missouri (Parkway School District Apple device resale). Representative recent opportunities include the City of Wichita RFP for scrap metal collection, removal, and disposal due November 6, 2026 with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting October 16, 2026 (Solicitation 260236); the Texas Department of Public Safety IFB for salvage vehicle and scrap metal removal services on a five-year term with per-pound fee structure and bids due August 28, 2026 (IFB 405-26R0028276); Escambia County Department of Waste Services ITB for purchase of recycled goods from Perdido Landfill including scrap metals, electronics, and batteries with pricing tied to market indexes, contract term thirty-six months with renewal options (ITB PD 25-26.102 and re-solicited PD 25-26.104); the County of Ventura metal recycling RFB 6527 and e-waste recycling RFB 6528, both due June 24, 2026, with compensation based on American Metal Market index or commodity recovery value; and DeKalb County School District RFQu 26-739 for electronic recycling with vendors proposing their own compensation structure, responses due July 14, 2026.