Copy_of_County_of_Orange___2024_Processed_e-Waste_Material.xlsx

This file contains 2024 e-waste processing data for the County of Orange, California, documenting the volume and composition of electronic waste managed throughout the year. The data reflects comprehensive e-waste recycling services spanning 22 county departments across a 948-square-mile service area. The County processed a total of 224,047 pounds of electronic waste during 2024, with the largest volume categories including other e-scrap components (60,444 lbs), CCD cameras and computer CPUs (43,504 lbs), flat panel displays (38,847 lbs), office equipment such as copiers and printers (40,348 lbs), and drums/toner cartridges (9,645 lbs). Additional significant volumes included laptops (4,643 lbs), microwave ovens and appliances (16,994 lbs), storage components (5,026 lbs), medical monitoring devices (1,748 lbs), rechargeable batteries (2,164 lbs), and alkaline/coin batteries (536 lbs). The County's Request for Bids (IFB #017-2994901-RE) closes February 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with bids remaining valid for 365 days following closure. The resulting contract will have a five-year term commencing upon execution with potential renewal subject to County Board of Supervisors' approval.

The procurement requires qualified vendors to submit pricing per pound for various commodity categories including CRT devices, flat panel displays, laptops, CPUs, servers, printers, and mixed scrap electronics under a revenue-sharing usage contract structure. Mandatory contractor qualifications include CalRecycle certification, e-Stewards or R2 certification, and a minimum of five years' experience in e-waste recycling and data destruction services. Service requirements mandate pickup within five business days of notification, secure storage with access controls, complete data destruction certification within ten business days, and comprehensive reporting. The County offers a five percent preference for certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders, with a maximum allowable preference deduction of $100,000 and potential eight percent preference for dual certification. Electronic bid submission is required through the County's online procurement portal, with all questions directed through the solicitation's Question & Answer section.