Scrap_Metal_Locations_and_usage.docx

This is a Scrap Metal Locations and Usage document detailing collection sites and material inventory across multiple City of Tucson departments for 2013. The document identifies scrap metal collection locations operated by Parks and Recreation, Water Department, Streets and Traffic Maintenance, Environmental Services, Tucson Fire Department, General Services, and Facilities Management, with materials staged at addresses including Reid Park, Golf Links, Irvington, and various municipal facilities. The materials inventory encompasses unprepared mixed steel, brass, copper, water meters, wire, and miscellaneous metals, with total quantities ranging from 466 pounds to 466,701 pounds across individual collection sites. Notably, the Water Department location at 908 S Osborne contains the largest single inventory of 466,701 pounds of unprepared steel, while General Services at 4004 S Park Ave maintains 372,440 pounds of mixed steel. The document serves as a baseline assessment supporting the City of Tucson's RFP No. 240070 for scrap metal and appliance collection and recycling services, released July 31, 2024, with proposals due August 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, and the initial contract term is one year with potential extensions for up to four additional one-year periods.

The RFP establishes a revenue-generating contract structure wherein the successful contractor receives monthly payments from the City based on scaled weights of collected materials, with evaluation criteria including revenue share proposal, contractor qualifications and experience, and method of approach. Contractors must provide their own containers, perform material weighing, and ensure proper processing of ferrous and nonferrous metals including aluminum, carbon fiber, titanium, and precious metals, with environmentally appropriate disposal for materials lacking monetary value. Required submissions include a comprehensive Pollution Prevention Plan and evidence of appropriate insurance coverage. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract volume projections derived from 2013 usage data indicate substantial material flows across municipal departments. The RFP suggests potential opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises through the Section 3 Program, which prioritizes employment and economic opportunities for low-income persons, and contractors must comply with all applicable environmental and labor regulations.