25-037EJ_Revised_Fee_Proposal.docx

The document is a Fee Proposal for the City of Bradenton's Recycling Processing Services Request for Proposal #25-037EJ, seeking a comprehensive recycling collection and processing services provider. The procurement covers weekly curbside residential recycling collection, multi-family services, and optional commercial customer services, with a five-year initial contract term and two potential one-year renewals. The project targets processing recyclable materials including paper, plastics (#1-#7 containers), glass, metals, and aseptic cartons at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) located within 10 miles of Bradenton. Critical dates include a proposal release on July 16, 2025, response deadline of August 13, 2025 at 2:30 pm, and an anticipated contract award on September 24, 2025.

The compensation model features a processing fee of $100 per ton with a complex revenue-sharing mechanism that adjusts based on the Average Market Value (AMV) of recyclables. If the AMV exceeds the processing fee, the contractor pays the city 60% of the difference, and if the AMV falls below the processing fee, the city will compensate the contractor. The fee proposal requires proposers to specify collection and processing fees on a per-household monthly basis, with a sample calculation demonstrating a total per-household cost of $9 (e.g., $5 for collection and $4 for processing). The procurement appears open to qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations, and proposers must submit various required forms including Florida business registration, drug-free workplace certification, and compliance with scrutinized companies regulations.