Direct Haul of Junk Vehicles to Recycling Center for Fallon County, Montana

Fallon County, Montana, through the Montana Department of Environmental Quality's Motor Vehicle Recycling and Disposal Program, is seeking bids for the direct haul of junk vehicles to a licensed recycling facility. The solicitation, identified as DEQ-IFB2020-520012, was released on June 14, 2019, with a bid closing date of July 16, 2019, at 3:00 PM MDT. The primary objective is to procure services for purchasing and disposing of junk vehicles, which will be collected by Fallon County and subsequently crushed and recycled. The contract will be awarded based on the highest Bid Percentage, calculated using the national scrap metal price of #2 bundles as quoted by the American Metals Market (AMM) for Seattle/Portland on the 15th of each month. Pricing will be determined in net tons by dividing the gross ton price by 1.12, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30. The evaluation will focus on the bidder's ability to process vehicles efficiently, falling under the commodity code 1616 for Environmental Services - Recycling, with a specific emphasis on petroleum-free products. Interested vendors can contact Vicki Woodrow at VWoodrow@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3128 for additional information.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, such as disadvantaged enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor are there details about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. While the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement method suggests that the county is seeking a cost-effective solution for vehicle recycling. The bid will be awarded to the most financially advantageous proposal that meets the technical requirements for direct hauling and recycling of junk vehicles. The lack of detailed financial information indicates that potential bidders should be prepared to submit competitive pricing based on the specified scrap metal pricing mechanism. Vendors interested in participating should carefully review the full solicitation document and ensure compliance with all technical and procedural requirements outlined in the Invitation for Bid.