25-031 Purchase & Hauling of Recyclable Cardboard - Recycle Center

Floyd County, Georgia is seeking qualified vendors for Bid #25-031, a contract for the Purchase and Hauling of Recyclable Cardboard at the Rome/Floyd Recycling Center. The procurement involves identifying a buyer capable of purchasing and picking up Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) from the recycling center located at 412 Lavender Drive in Rome. The county currently generates between 40,000 and 44,000 pounds of baled, clean OCC weekly, with seasonal tonnage variations. The contract term is one year, running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with potential renewal for up to three additional years. Key evaluation criteria include pricing based on the high RISI (Recycling Industry Strategic Information) rate plus a premium for OCC in the Southeastern United States, and service quality. Bids are due by November 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with the county preferring a vendor who can drop an empty trailer and pick up a full trailer as needed, including potential after-hours pickups. The successful vendor must commit to picking up loads within two business days using a 53-foot trailer and provide payment within 30 days of invoice.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the bid documents. The contract allows for local vendors with a facility within Floyd County or within a 30-mile radius to receive approximately 300 tons of loose, unbaled cardboard annually. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the bid documents indicate flexibility in payment methods, with a preference for check payments and potential negotiation for wire transfers. The contract can be terminated by either party with 90 days' written notice. Though a specific budget range was not provided, the procurement involves consistent weekly cardboard volume between 40,000 and 44,000 pounds, suggesting a substantial annual recycling and hauling opportunity. The county will issue monthly purchase orders based on the current RISI rate, indicating a dynamic pricing model that will adjust with market conditions.