HUD-MWRD_(FY25-26).pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the City of Tucson's Environmental Services Department soliciting proposals for processing and marketing of recyclable materials collected through the City's Single Stream Recycling Program, Neighborhood Recycling Centers, and commercial recycling programs. The City is evaluating two scenarios for a Material Recovery Facility (MRF): a city-owned facility at the Los Reales Landfill or a contractor-owned and operated facility. Proposers must demonstrate the ability to process recyclable materials with a minimum capture rate of 95% and residuals not exceeding 5% per working day. The contract will commence on July 1, 2027, and run for 15 years through June 30, 2042, with options to renew for up to five additional one-year periods. A pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and proposal responses are due on January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Arizona local time. In fiscal year 2024, the City processed approximately 23,577 tons of recyclable materials. The City's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.

The RFP establishes evaluation criteria based on price, method of approach, qualifications and experience, and performance history. The pricing structure involves processing fees, revenue sharing, and a host fee for non-city tons. Federal compliance requirements include HUD Section 3 provisions mandating that 25% of labor hours be performed by Section 3 workers, with 5% specifically by Targeted Section 3 workers. The solicitation encourages participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises and requires contractors to verify non-exclusion from federal contracts. Additional compliance requirements include Buy America regulations, workplace safety standards, and environmental protection guidelines. The proposed facility location at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus features a 60,000 square foot processing plant with a 70,000 square foot tip floor and 122,700 square feet of parking and bale storage. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, and no explicit budget range is provided in the available documentation.