QRP 26-0002 Batteries-final.docx

SOLICITATION/AGREEMENT NUMBER: QRP 26-0002

ISSUED BY: FORT KNOX QUALIFIED RECYCLE PROGRAM (QRP)

Recycle Branch Fort Knox, KY 40121-5000

SUBJECT: Sale of Post-Consumer Lead Acid Batteries

ISSUE DATE: 11/4/2025

RESPOND BY: 11/12/2025 NLT 2:00 pm EST

Please 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 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 post- consumer lead acid batteries to the winning bidder, as outlined in Article II.1.

2. Quantity: One load consisting of approximately 42,562 lbs.

3. The QRP agrees to notify the winning bidder when the used lead acid batteries are ready for pick-up. The Fort Knox QRP agrees to provide a forklift and operator to assist in loading the winning bidder’s vehicle. Securing the load is the sole responsibility of the winning bidder or his agent once the product has been loaded and has left the compound.

4. The QRP will invoice the bidder within five (5) business days of the pick-up of the recyclable materials. Payment is required within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of pick-up.

5. According to its sole discretion, the QRP reserves the right to reject bids as non-responsive. Any potential bid may be deemed non-responsive for reasons including, but not limited to, failure of the bidder 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 the their performance of a Fort Knox QRP sales agreement or similar sales agreement with an agency of the Federal Government.

ARTICLE II - Bidder:

1. Specifications: The winning bidder agrees to pick-up the recyclable materials according to the following specifications:

$_________/per pound, Used/Recycled Acid Lead Batteries: approximately 42,562 lbs Fourteen (14) skids.

2. A visit by prospective bidders to examine/view the materials offered may be arranged by contacting the Fort Knox QRP at (502) 624-5026, or 520-945-1393, 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 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.

3. 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 offer and will not be reviewed during the price comparison process.

4. Bidder shall initial at the bottom of each page and provide all information and signatures requested below in Article III.5. Offers must be faxed to 502-624-5672 or by email to jamie.l.daley2.naf@army.mil & anita.l.overton2.naf@army.mil.

5. Pick–up: Winning bidder agrees to pick up the recyclable materials within five (5) working days after notification. The Fort Knox QRP shipping hours are from 7:30 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. EST, Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. * Note: Access to Fort Knox could be delayed so the winning bidder should allow time to gain admittance through the installation military gate to arrive at the QRP to meet the 2:30 P.M deadline. *

6. Transportation charges: The winning bidder agrees to provide transportation related to the pick-up and/or shipment of the recyclable materials at no charge to the Fort Knox QRP.

7. Pre-Award Survey: The winning bidder agrees to provide the attached Pre-Award Survey as part of this solicitation. Survey must be received at the same time this solicitation package is returned to the Fort Knox QRP.

8. Recycling Certificate: The winning bidder agrees to provide a certificate indicating the batteries received from the Fort Knox QRP have been recycled. The winning bidder shall provide the certificate within 45 days after receiving the batteries from the Fort Knox QRP. The certification shall reference the invoice number, quantity, and the date the batteries were received by the winning bidder. The certificate can be faxed to (502) 624-5672, e-mailed to jamie.l.daley2.naf@army.mil & anita.l.overton2.naf@army.mil. or mailed to the following address:

9. Payment Terms: The winning bidder will be invoiced within five (5) days of time of pick-up. Payment will be due within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of pick-up.

Payments will be made out to:

US Treasury Payables Fort Knox QRP

10. All payments are to be mailed or delivered to:

ARTICLE III:

1. Default: If the winning 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 winning bidder a written ten (10) day notice of default (calculated from the date of mailing), and upon the winning bidder’s failure to cure such default within the period, the winning 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 winning 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 vehicle will be weighed on government scales located at the Fort Knox QRP, Bldg. 2962 to obtain a tare weight. Once the winning bidder’s transport vehicle is loaded, the full transport vehicle will be weighed at same location on certified government scales to obtain a gross weight. Both the winning bidder and QRP representative will be present and certify weight of vehicle and weight of exchanged product. The weight ticket will be signed by both parties. The winning bidder will be invoiced based on the weights obtained from the Fort Knox QRP scales. The winning bidder may not use any other scales for invoicing purposes.

3. The winning bidder agrees to conform to all state, federal, and local laws and regulations in the processing, sale, and disposal of materials received. The winning 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. Offer: In compliance with the above, once undersigned has been notified as the winner, the undersigned bidder agrees to pay for and remove items specified in Article II.1 in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Sales Solicitation

5. Agreement Period: The agreement period will be for 1 load.

COMPANY NAME SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED PERSON

ADDRESS PRINTED NAME & TITLE OF SIGNATURE

CITY, STATE, ZIP DATE

TELEPHONE FAX NUMBER

EMAIL

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

7. 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 26-0002

Initials of Bidder ___________ Qualified Recycle Program Pre-Award Survey Fort Knox, KY

Solicitation Number: QRP 26-0002

Dear Bidder, As per solicitation QRP 26-0002, your company has agreed to participate in a Pre-Award Survey, Sale of Post-Consumer Lead Acid Batteries, solicitation QRP 26-0002 can be awarded. Please answer the following questions:

Will the used post-consumer lead acid batteries that (Company Name____________________) purchases from Fort Knox be handled in accordance with Federal, State and Local Laws? Please answer Yes or No

_____________________________________________________ Please Initial: ________________

Will (Company Name____________________) accept accountability of the post-consumer lead acid batteries and provide reasonable assurance this product will be recycled properly? Please answer Yes or No

_____________________________________________________ Please Initial: ________________

Has (Company Name____________________) ever been fined or sanctioned by any state or federal agency for violation of any statute or regulation governing the permissible use and disposition of recyclable or hazardous materials? Please answer Yes or No

_____________________________________________________ Please Initial: ________________

If yes, please provide details. NOTE: An affirmative response will not preclude award of the subject solicitation. However, the Fort Knox QRP has an obligation to ascertain bidder’s prior course of dealing with the materials listed in the subject solicitation.

COMPANY NAME SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED PERSON

ADDRESS PRINTED NAME & TITLE OF SIGNATURE

CITY, STATE, ZIP DATE

TELEPHONE FAX NUMBER

EMAIL

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