Statement_of_Organization_(1).pdf

This is a Statement of Organization form from the City of Tucson Business Services Department for Solicitation #260106, which pertains to processing and marketing of curbside and commercially collected recyclables. The City of Tucson's Environmental Services Department is soliciting proposals for processing and marketing recyclable materials collected through its Single Stream Recycling Program, Neighborhood Recycling Centers, and commercial recycling programs. The procurement evaluates two potential scenarios: a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) sited at the City's Los Reales Landfill that may be city-owned or operated under a public-private partnership, or a contractor-owned and operated MRF where the contractor is responsible for siting, construction, ownership, and operations. Proposers must demonstrate the ability to process recyclable materials with a minimum 95% capture rate and residuals not exceeding 5% per working day, while being responsible for marketing processed materials. The contract will run for 15 years, from July 1, 2027, to 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 local Arizona time. The City processed approximately 23,577 tons of recyclable materials in fiscal year 2024.

The RFP evaluation criteria include price, method of approach, qualifications and experience, and performance history. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, including HUD Section 3 requirements mandating that 25% of labor hours be worked by Section 3 workers, with 5% specifically by Targeted Section 3 workers. Contractors must verify non-exclusion from federal contracts and comply with Buy America compliance, workplace safety regulations, and environmental protection standards. The pricing structure involves processing fees, revenue sharing, and host fees for non-city tons, indicating financial complexity. The current contract is set to expire on June 30, 2027; however, the City retains the right to negotiate an extension. The proposed facility will be located at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, featuring 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.