Annual Contract for the Sale of Scrap Metal

The City of Lewisville is seeking competitive sealed bids for an annual contract for the sale of scrap metal, with the procurement covering the pick-up and disposal of various metal types from multiple city locations. The contract will initially run for twelve months with options to extend up to three additional twelve-month periods, subject to mutual approval. Vendors must provide containers at no cost to the city, including two forty-cubic-yard containers, three four-by-four-foot bins, and two six-by-six-foot bins, with pick-up required within two business days of container fullness. Pricing will be based on percentages of the American Metal Market daily newspaper prices for Houston, Texas, for metals including copper, insulated copper, water meters, aluminum, and mixed ferrous scrap. Bidders must submit at least three customer references, demonstrate capability to handle scrap metal removal, and provide a signed receipt at the time of removal. The bid submission deadline is January 27, 2026, with all questions to be submitted through the Bonfire electronic bidding platform, and bids must remain firm for 90 days to allow for evaluation.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the city's Purchasing Sustainability Statement indicates a preference for environmentally responsible vendors. Bidders must comply with numerous regulatory requirements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252, and immigration eligibility verification. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, Workers' Compensation insurance, and Automobile Liability coverage. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract requires the vendor to pay the City within ten calendar days after scrap metal removal based on prevailing metal market prices. The city reserves the right to waive informalities, reject or cancel bids, and evaluate vendors based on lowest responsible bid or best value criteria, considering factors such as purchase price, bidder reputation, quality, specification compliance, and past municipal relationships.