OFFER_AND_ACCEPTANCE_RFP.pdf

This is an Offer and Acceptance form from the City of Tucson related to Request for Proposal No. 240070 for scrap metal and appliance collection and recycling services. The City of Tucson seeks qualified firms to establish a revenue-generating contract for collecting and recycling scrap metal and appliances from self-haul landfill customers, businesses, and city residential collection crews across multiple municipal departments. The successful contractor will remove collected materials at regularly scheduled intervals and process both ferrous and nonferrous metals, including aluminum, carbon fiber, titanium, exotic alloys, and precious metals. The RFP was released on July 31, 2024, with proposals due on August 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for August 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The initial contract term is one year with potential extensions for up to four additional one-year periods.

Evaluation criteria include the contractor's revenue share proposal, qualifications and experience, and method of approach. The contract is structured as a revenue-generating opportunity with monthly payments to the City based on the weight of materials collected using the City's scaled weights to determine revenue share. Scrap metal volumes range from 466 to 466,701 pounds across city departments including Parks and Recreation, Water Department, Environmental Services, Fire Department, and General Services. Contractors must provide containers, weigh materials, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, submit a comprehensive Pollution Prevention Plan, and comply with environmental and labor regulations. Materials with no monetary value must be disposed of appropriately and in the best interest of the environment. While no specific budget is provided, the RFP suggests potential opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises through the Section 3 Program, which prioritizes employment and economic opportunities for low-income persons.