26-0001 Scrap Metal final.docx

SALES SOLICITATION/AGREEMENT NUMBER: QRP 26-0001

ISSUED BY: FORT KNOX QUALIFIED RECYCLE PROGRAM (QRP)

Recycle Branch Fort Knox, KY 40121-5000

SUBJECT: Sale of Loose Scrap Metal

ISSUE DATE: 11/3/25

RESPOND BY: 11/12/25 2:00 PM EST.

Pleas examine the following specifications and, if interested or have any questions respond to the following individuals:

Anita Overton, 520-945-1393, anita.l.overton2.naf@army.mil and Jamie Daley, 520-707-1427, jamie.l.daley2.naf@army.mil

ARTICLE I - Fort Knox QRP:

1. Fort Knox QRP agrees to the non-exclusive sale of an indefinite quantity of Scrap Metal (Post-Consumer) to the bidder, as outlined in Article II.1.

2. Quantity: Multiple loads consisting of various weights depending on commodities as determined by Fort Knox QRP and the container size provided by the bidder.

3. The QRP agrees to notify the bidder when an open-top roll-off can be dropped at the Fort Knox QRP site to be loaded and when the recyclable material is ready for pick-up. The open-top roll-off must be at least 60 cubic yards. The QRP will provide a pay loader and operator to assist in loading the bidder’s container. Securing the load is the sole responsibility of the bidder and agent.

4. According to its sole discretion, the QRP reserves the right to reject bids as non-responsive. Any potential bidder’s bid may be deemed non-responsive for reasons including, but not limited to, failure of the bidder’s bid to conform to this solicitation, the bidder’s previous failure to conform to safety or environmental requirements, the bidder’s previous or current indebtedness to the Federal Government, or previous acts of negligence or misconduct on behalf of the bidder related to their performance of a Fort Knox QRP sales agreement or other agreement with an agency of the Federal Government.

5. The QRP has complete discretion concerning which scrap metal will be sold and purchased.

ARTICLE II - Bidder:

1. Specifications: The bidder agrees to pick-up recyclable materials as determined by Fort Knox QRP, according to the following specifications: Loose Scrap Ferrous Metals for a one (1) year Solicitation period.

2. Price per ton: The bidder agrees to pay Fort Knox QRP for above specified recyclable material according to the following schedule:

a. Scrap steel at $ _________/ per GROSS TON (2,240 lbs.) ____OVER or ____UNDER the HIGH side for the price of Chicago steel scrap shredded auto scrap, consumer buying price, delivered mill Chicago, $ ÷ gross ton Fast Markets “Scrap Price Bulletin.” Based on your bid, price will be adjusted based on the 1st day of each month’s market price in The Iron Age “Scrap Price Bulletin.” This price will be used for all shipments made during that month.

b. For invoicing purposes, the winning bidder must provide the monthly market price for the loose ferrous scrap metal from the Iron Age “Scrap Price Bulletin” in writing via e-mail to Jamie.l.daley2.naf@army.mil no later than the 10th day of each month.

3. Minimum sale price: The Fort Knox QRP reserves the right to cease shipments during periods when the metal market declines.

4. A visit by prospective bidders to examine/view the materials offered may be arranged by contacting the Fort Knox QRP at 502-624-5026, 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. Materials will be available for examination until end of the day one business day before all bidding closes. If the winning bidder fails to inspect product listed in Article II.1 of this solicitation, such failure to inspect could constitute acceptance of listed product as sold.

5. Modification of any terms of this solicitation will make your business's response nonconforming and eliminate it from consideration. Further, the Fort Knox QRP acknowledges that individual pricing information provided by your business will remain proprietary and confidential, until it is selected as the highest conforming offer to purchase. All other information included with your response to our solicitation will not be considered in evaluation of your bid, and it will not be reviewed during the price comparison process.

6. Pick-up: The bidder agrees to place empty open top roll-offs at the Fort Knox Recycle Center for each load shipment. Bidder agrees to switch out containers within 24-hours of verbal notification that the previous container is full and ready for pick up. Containers provided by the bidder will be at least a 60 cubic yard open top roll-off, which will be numbered for tracking purposes. The bidder may reserve the right to pull any single roll-off dropped prior to the end of agreement with a full load, which will be counted as the final load for the term of said agreement. Bidder and agent are not permitted to hand load or cull any material from the QRP site. Pick up hours are Monday-Friday 7:30-2:30 P.M. excluding Federal Holidays.

7. Transportation charges: The bidder agrees to provide transportation related to the pick-up and/or shipment of the recyclable materials with no charge to the QRP.

8. Any boxes that do not conform to Federal and State legal weight limits upon departure of the QRP recycle facility may result in termination of their agreement with the QRP.

9. Invoice: bidder will provide a down payment in the amount of $15,000 after notification of winning the bid, but before making the initial pick-up. This amount will be credited toward the initial and subsequent loads until exhausted. Thereafter, the bidder will be invoiced monthly NLT the 5th day of the following month. Payment will be due within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of invoicing. Payment shall be in the form of a certified check, money order, or cashier's check.

10. Payments will be made out to: US Treasury Payables Fort Knox QRP

11. All payments will be mailed or delivered to:

ARTICLE III:

1. Default: If the bidder fails to pay for and/or remove property offered for sale herein within the time allowed by the agreement, the Fort Knox QRP will send the bidder a written (10) ten day notice of default (calculated from the date of mailing), and upon bidder’s failure to cure such default within the period, the bidder shall lose all rights, title, and interest which he may otherwise have acquired in and to such property as to which a default has occurred. The QRP may suspend permission to remove recyclable materials from the QRP site until the bidder cures any above-described default. The QRP may terminate this sales agreement at any time after providing a ten (10) day written notice.

2. Weight Certification: The empty numbered open top roll-off will be weighed on government scales located at the Fort Knox QRP, Bldg. 2962 to obtain a tare weight of the roll-off. The loaded numbered open top roll-off will be weighed at same location prior to departing Fort Knox QRP to obtain a gross weight. Both the bidder’s and the Fort Knox QRP's representatives will be present and certify the weights. The weight tickets will be signed by both parties and copies given accordingly. The bidder will be invoiced based on the weights obtained from the Fort Knox QRP scales. The bidder may not use any other scales for invoicing purposes

3. The bidder agrees to conform to all state, federal, and local laws and regulations in the processing, sale, and disposal of materials received. The bidder agrees its vehicles shall be subject to search by law enforcement authorities at any time upon entry to and while on the Fort Knox installation.

4. Agreement Period: The agreement period will be for 1 year.

Agreement Period Date: Insert Date Here

COMPANY NAME SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED PERSON

ADDRESS PRINTED NAME & TITLE OF SIGNATURE

CITY, STATE, ZIP DATE BID

TELEPHONE FAX NUMBER

EMAIL

5. Evaluations for award will be based on best price offered to the QRP.

6. AWARD: The offer made above in Article II.2 is accepted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Sales Solicitation.

Derrick Raney DATE

CHIEF, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FORT KNOX, KY

Or

Derrick Born DATE

CHIEF, COMPLIANCE

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FORT KNOX, KY

QRP 26-0001

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