DEN Third Party Materials Manager

The City and County of Denver, specifically Denver International Airport (DEN), is seeking a third-party Materials Manager through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 202578283 to operate and manage two material recycling yards. The procurement focuses on finding a qualified vendor to enter a minimum ten-year operating agreement to upgrade, improve, operate, and maintain the North and South Recycle Yards, which currently stockpile processed and unprocessed recycled asphalt and concrete products. The current yards contain approximately 650,000 tons of materials in the North Yard and 900,000 tons in the South Yard, with an estimated 60% of existing materials potentially processable for recycling. Key deliverables include infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, material processing, and maintaining environmental compliance. The Materials Manager must develop an operational approach that generates revenue and improves current yard management practices. Critical dates include an optional pre-proposal conference on April 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with proposals due on May 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Denver local time. The contract is anticipated to start on or about October 1, 2025.

The RFP includes a 7% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation requirement, demonstrating a commitment to equity and diversity in the procurement process. Proposers are encouraged to showcase their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as part of their submission. The pricing schedule provides detailed unit rates for various services, including processing rubble of different sizes, handling structural and reinforced concrete, and producing recycled concrete and asphalt base materials that meet CDOT specifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract aims to provide an effective return on investment for DEN stakeholders. The pricing structure differentiates between rates with and without prevailing wages, offering flexibility for potential operators. This opportunity represents a strategic transition of the recycling yards from direct airport operation back to third-party management, with a focus on operational efficiency and potential revenue generation.