Qualified Recycling Program 27 Mar2025.pdf

Invitation for Bid – Qualified Recycling Program (QRP)

26 March 2025

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) sells scrap material directly to the public through the Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) located at 9500 MacArthur Blvd, West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700.

All material is valued by material weight and sold as scrap to the Purchaser with the highest percentage of the price per gross ton of the American Metal Market (AMM) Published Price list for the month at the date of removal.

INSTRUCTIONS

Review the Item Description(s), Purchase Specifications, Purchaser agreement, and General Provisions provided in this document. Interested purchasers should return the Invitation for Bid sheet, including their bid and contact information to Egbert M. Goodman, Contract Specialist.

NSWCCD is looking for a purchaser to purchase and remove recyclable materials. The Contracting Officer will review bids after the closing date of the bid and will award the winning bidder in writing.

Evaluation Criteria and Basis for Award: Agreement will be made to the Purchaser with the highest percentage of the price per gross ton of the American Metal Market (AMM) Published Price list for “Steel Scrap No2 Bundles, Consumer Buying Price, delivered mill Philly at the date of removal and meets all requirements specified herein.

Invitation to Bid

BID NUMBER: 25-001

ISSUED BY: NSWCCD Contracting Office –

C0242

Open date: 27 March 2025

Close date and time: 26 April 2025

Estimated Award date: 9 May 2025

ATTN: Egbert M. Goodman

NSWCCD

Contracting Department

9500 MacArthur Boulevard

West Bethesda, Maryland 20817-5700

Email: egbert.m.goodman.civ@us.navy.mil

ITEM DESCRIPTION(S) BID AMOUNT

Item 01: Small Bin/dumpster(s) 10-20 yards Item 01: _______%__ per gross ton

Item 02: Large Bin/dumpster(s) 30-40 yards Item 02: _______%__ per gross ton

Item 03: Non-Binable Item(s) (<10K lbs. each) Item 03: _______%__ per gross ton

Bidder Company Signature of Authorized Agent

Address Title of Person Signing

City, State, Zip Code Date of Bid

Telephone Number Email Address

ARTICLE I: Purchase Specifications.

1. Please examine the following specifications. The point of contact for this information is Egbert M. Goodman at

(301) 221-6867, egbert.m.goodman.civ@us.navy.mil.

2. Item details. Total volume of items 01-03 is estimated to be 500,000 lbs. (250 tons) per year.

Item 01: Small Bin/Dumpster (10-20 yards) of Mixed Scrap Metal and Metal Equipment (no

HAZMAT) including, but not limited to:

- Iron

- Aluminum

- Nickel

- Brass

- Stainless Steel

- Steel (treated and untreated)

Locations: See Attachment 1. Frequency of pickup will vary. Estimated volume is 25 times per 12-month period

Item 02: Large Bin/Dumpster (30-40 yards) of Mixed Scrap Metal and Metal Equipment (no

HAZMAT) including, but not limited to:

- Iron

- Aluminum

- Nickel

- Brass

- Stainless Steel

- Steel (treated and untreated)

Locations: See Attachment 1. Frequency of pickup will vary. Estimated volume is 25 times per 12-month period.

Item 03: Non-Binable larger items of Mixed Scrap Metal and Metal Equipment (no HAZMAT).

Items are limited to 10,000 lbs. each composed of, but not limited to:

- Iron

- Aluminum

- Nickel

- Brass

- Stainless Steel

- Steel (treated and untreated)

Locations: See Attachment 1. Frequency of pickup will vary. Estimated volume is 25 times per 12-month period. Forklift support to load the item(s) will be available with prior coordination.

Item Number % price per Gross ton of the AMM price list

01: Small Bin/Dumpster (10-20 yards)

02: Large Bin/Dumpster (30-40 yards)

03: Non-Binable larger items

The Purchaser agrees to pay ____ % of the price per gross ton listed above, of the price of the American Metal

Market (AMM) Published Price list for “Steel Scrap No2 Bundles, Consumer Buying Price, delivered mill Philly at the date of removal.

ARTICLE II: Purchaser Agreement.

1. The following conditional will apply to this Invitation for Bid. The purchaser shall provide bin/dumpster(s) and truck with trailer to load larger items described in Item 03 above at no cost to NSWCCD. Purchaser shall remove all

BINs/Dumpsters specified from the designated location(s).

2. Location of recyclable material: Within the US NAVY GBLOC BBNV (see enclose 1). Hours of operation are

Monday through Friday, 0800-1600. The QRP Manager will notify the purchaser of the exact location(s).

NSWCCD Delivery and Overweight Vehicle Guidelines are included in Attachment 2.

3. By request to the QRP Manager, the NSWCCD QRP can provide a forklift and driver to assist in loading the

Purchaser’s vehicle with five business days’ notice. There is no loading dock. Loading must be completed prior to

1530 Monday through Friday. Loading is not available on weekends and/or State and Federal Holidays.

4. The Purchaser and the QRP Manager will accept the scale weights using a certified scale.

5. The material will be in the Purchaser’s BINs/ Dumpsters and the BINs/Dumpsters will be removed by the Purchaser at the Purchaser’s expense.

6. The Purchaser agrees to have a minimum of 1 and maximum of 6 Small Bin/Dumpster (10-20 yards) and a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 Large Bin/Dumpster (30-40 yards) available

7. The Purchaser agrees to provide Bin/Dumpster, sorting and transportation related to the pickup and/or shipment of the recyclable material at no additional charge to NSWCCD.

8. Securing and/or bracing of the load is the sole responsibility of the Purchaser. Vehicles used for the removal of recyclable materials by the purchaser must be adequate in configuration so that all property loaded will be confined within the outside dimensions of the vehicle. Materials shall be stacked, tied, or otherwise secured by the purchaser to prevent any portion of the load from being dislodged in any manner while vehicle is on Government property. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to ensure the vehicles are properly loaded.

9. The Purchaser agrees to pick up recyclable material within 5 working days of notification (telephonic or e-mail) from the QRP Manager that a load is ready for shipment.

10. The Purchaser agrees to pay the NSWCCD QRP Manager within 15 days of invoice (monthly invoice) for the above specified recyclable material according to the following schedule:

a. Payment sent to:

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD)

ATTN: NSWCCD QRP Manager

9500 MacArthur Blvd

West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700

b. Payable to: NSWC Carderock.

c. Payments shall be made via checks. Checks accepted with a guarantee of credit from issuing bank. Each invoice must include the certified product weight/Evidence of Weight Certification report for shipments including gross, net and tare weight.

ARTICLE III: General Provisions.

1. Period of Performance. The Base Year for this agreement is 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026 with 4 option years.

Option Year 1 9 May 2026 to 8 May 2027

Option Year 2 9 May 2027 to 8 May 2028

Option Year 3 9 May 2028 to 8 May 2029

Option Year 4 9 May 2029 to 8 May 2030

2. Option to Extend the Term of the Agreement. The Government may extend the term of the agreement by written notice to the purchaser within 60 days provided that the Government gives the Purchaser preliminary notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the agreement expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. The total duration of this agreement, including the exercise of the options, shall not exceed 60 months.

3. Default. If the Purchaser fails to pay for and or remove the recyclable material within the time allowed by this agreement, NSWCCD QRP Manager will send the Purchaser a default notice that must be cured within 10 days from mailing date. If Purchaser fails to cure default within the stated period, the Purchaser shall lose all rights, title and interest, which they may otherwise have acquired in and to such property as to which a default has occurred.

4. Weight Certification. Purchaser will provide NSWCCD QRP Manager with a certified product weight/Evidence of Weight Certification report upon invoicing.

5. Insurance. The Purchaser shall be required to provide and maintain during the entire period of this agreement the motor vehicle liability and bodily injury insurance as required by State and local laws.

6. Vehicle Safety and Licensing. The Purchaser shall provide vehicles and vehicle operators that are in current compliance with State and local vehicle safety and/or licensing requirements. All Purchaser representatives must possess a valid driver’s license, insurance and vehicle registration to access NSWCCD.

7. Recycle Property. The Purchaser shall arrange with the NSWCCD QRP Manager for use of the facility and any government furnished equipment available for services. Purchaser shall not make changes to NSWCCD QRP owned facility or equipment. Should the Purchaser desire to make changes they shall present the proposed change to the NSWCCD QRP Manager in writing. The NSWCCD QRP Manager will respond in a timely matter.

8. Confidentiality. All information made available to the Purchaser because of this agreement, shall be kept confidential. Purchaser will take all pertinent steps to ensure all information contained in/on recyclable material be protected from viewing or dissemination. Failure to comply with this provision is a basis for termination of the agreement.

9. Agreement is subject to immediate termination if NSWCCD QRP Manager receives two (2) or more valid, written complaints from Commanders and/or professional staff about the Purchaser or its representatives, to include but not limited to: rudeness, lack of knowledge of recyclable materials, excessive tardiness, and failure to appear on schedule days. We reserve the right to direct removal of the Purchaser under this agreement for misconduct, violation of confidentiality, security reasons, or whose presence has been detrimental to the interests of NSWCCD QRP.

10. Indemnification. Purchaser aggress to hold and save harmless at all times the Government (including

NSWCCD QRP, its agents, representative, and employees) against any and all claims, demands, suits, judgments, costs, charges, and expenses arising out of or in connection with any loss, damage or injury resulting from the negligence or other fault of the Purchaser, its agents, representatives, and employees. The Purchaser will release the Government and NSWCCD QRP from all liability from loss or damage to property and merchandise used by the Purchaser or its representatives in the operation of this event due to theft, fire, storm, flood, and damage or destruction through any force of nature or otherwise.

11. Damages. The Purchaser shall be financially responsible for any damages to the premises/building resulting from acts of omission or errors of the Purchaser and their employees/representatives. Any acts of vandalism or theft shall be reported immediately to the NSWCCD QRP Manager. The NSWCCD QRP Manager shall not be responsible or liable for the Purchaser/representatives property.

12. Point of contact for questions is Egbert M. Goodman at (301) 221-6867.

ATTACHMENT 1

Bldg & Qty

Item 01 Item 02 Item 03

Small Bin/Dumpster (10-20 yards)

Large Bin/Dumpster (30-40 yards)

Non-Binable larger items of Mixed Scrap Metal and Metal Equipment (no HAZMAT). Items are limited to

10,000 lbs.

Location 1 Between building 60 & 7 Witek Road Witek Road

Qty (each) 1 2 2 Location 2 Building 18 Building 9 Building 9 Qty (each) 1 1 1 Location 3 Behind building 9 Building 19 Building 19 Qty (each) 1 1 1 Location 4 Building 6 Building 60 Building 60 Qty (each) 1 1 1

Location 5 Between building 60 & 7 Between building 60 & 7

Qty (each) 1 1

ATTACHMENT 2

MACARTHUR DELIVERY ADDENDUM

In the event the MacArthur Boulevard gate is closed, the purchaser shall use the main gate on Clara Barton Parkway.

For more information please call (301)227-4060/4062/4330 or 1-877-679-2231.

NSWCCD DELIVERY AND OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE GUIDELINES (NAVSEA)

The following is provided for informational purposes only:

US NAVY GBLOC BBNV

Unit ID Code/DoDAAC: N00167

Naval Surface Warfare Center

9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bldg. 143

W. Bethesda, MD 20817

Directions:

River Rd Exit off the I-495 Capital beltway. (Rte. 190W, exit 39W).

Turn Left only Bradley Blvd. (Rte. 191) (Traffic signal-controlled intersection). Proceed 0.5 miles.

Turn Left onto Persimmon Tree Road (4 way stop). Proceed 1.4 miles.

Turn Right onto Eggert Road. Proceed 0.7 miles and cross over MacArthur Blvd to the CD NSWC Gate 3 entrance

(Truck Gate).

Note: Once on Eggert Road, head straight into the back gate. You will cross over MacArthur Blvd.

Once in gate, turn right, and drive straight until you see bldg. 143 on left. Look for blue sign on your left for bldg.

143 or the loading dock.

“All drivers must have a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card in addition they must have proof of

US citizenship with them (birth certificate or US passport or state enhanced driver’s license [only issued by WA, NY, VT, & MI]).” OVERSIZED CALL 24 HRS IN ADVANCE, (301) 227-4060/4062/4330 OR DSN 287-

4060/4062/4330. NO ANIMALS ALLOWED ON BASE.

MUST BE CLEARED BY SECURITY PERSONNEL AT COMMERCIAL GATE. 301-227-1551 PRESENT BILL

OF LADING TO SECURITY OFFICERS AND CREDENTIALS.

Call 1-877-679-2231 for Base status if needed to check for inclement weather or other unannounced or unscheduled closings.

MACARTHUR BOULEVARD – OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE GUIDELINES

1. Roadway has a posted load (weight) restriction of 6 tons GVW.

2. Washington Aqueduct (WA) makes exceptions up to approximately 15 tons GVW for special conditions. (School buses, garbage trucks, fire trucks, construction work and special deliveries).

3. Two methods of approval:

a. Verbal (short duration access)

b. Permit (daily/weekly/monthly business)

4. Verbal Method:

a. Applicants calls WA

b. WA requests location of delivery, day of delivery, and GVW of vehicle.

c. WA makes approval or disapproval decisions based on weight of vehicle, location of delivery and conduit condition in that area.

d. If approved by WA, the Montgomery County Police are called and given notice of approval (301-652-

9200).

The following information is given to the Police:

a. Name of delivery company

b. Address of delivery

c. Date of delivery

The police record the information in a logbook at the Bethesda Police Station. If the applicant is stopped by the police on MacArthur Boulevard, he should tell the police officer that he has been approved, and the police officer should call the police station to verify the approval. If there is no record at the police station the truck driver will get a ticket and be fined.

5. Permit Method:

a. Applicant calls Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation, Division of

Traffic and Parking Services at 301-217-2190 for permit application.

b. Applicant completes permit application and sends it back to Montgomery County.

c. Montgomery County sends application to WA for approval or rejection.

d. WA reviews application and approved or rejects it based on GVW criteria and purpose of request.

e. WA sends application back to County. If approved Montgomery County will issue a bumper sticker permit and if disapproved, County sends letter of rejection.

6. No concrete trucks are allowed on MacArthur Boulevard due to excessive weight. Trucks normally weigh 30 to

40 tons loaded. Concrete trucks can be driven to a street intersection at MacArthur Boulevard and concrete can be pumped or transported by a front-end loader to the specified building site.

7. No ten-wheel trucks are allowed on MacArthur Boulevard due to excessive weight. Single axle trucks are permitted if GVW is less than 15 tons.

8. Overweight trucks can cross MacArthur at locations of heavy-duty crossings.

HEAVY DUTY (AND MEDIUM DUTY) CROSSINGS ON MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

1. Anglers Inn 12” reinforced concrete slab supported by W 12x79 beams, 4’ c.c. and bridging “New Conduit” only. Three-foot-thick concrete wall extending down to floor slab of conduit supports W 12x79. Old conduit has

12” concrete slab on grade over it.

2. Brickyard Road 12” reinforced concrete slab supported by W 12X79 beams, 4’ c.c., supported by 3’ thick concrete walls outside and 4’ thick intermediate wall.

3. Palisades (Medium Duty) 10” concrete slab (no supports) with #4 @ 12” both ways. Drive in and out on North side of MacArthur Blvd. from Eggert Drive.

4. Eggert Drive (Navy Haul Road) Consist of 2’-8” and 2’-1” thick concrete slabs over new and old conduits. Slab reinforced with 1” square bars at 4” and 41/2” respectively.

5. Persimmon Tree Road Same as Brickyard Road.

6. 77th Street Same as Brickyard Road (supported on deep caissons instead of walls)

7. Oxford Road Same as Brickyard Road

8. Goldsboro Road (Medium Duty) 10” concrete slab (no supports) over conduits around x-conn #3 and South East to Glen Echo parking lot with #4 @ 12” both ways (one layer)

9. Brookmont Vehicles must use special heavy-duty ramp from Boulevard to Brookmont.

ENCLOSURE 1