E-waste recycling services

The County of Orange is soliciting competitive bids for comprehensive E-Waste Recycling Services through a fully electronic solicitation targeting electronic waste management for 22 county departments. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide handling, transportation, data destruction, disposal, and recycling of electronic waste across a 948-square-mile service area, including covered electronic devices, cathode ray tubes, computers, monitors, printers, and related components. Mandatory contractor qualifications include maintaining CalRecycle certification, possessing e-Stewards or R2 certification, and demonstrating a minimum of five years' experience in e-waste recycling and data destruction services. Key service requirements include pickup within five business days of notification, secure storage with access controls, complete data destruction certification within ten business days, and comprehensive reporting. The solicitation (IFB #017-2994901-RE) requires electronic bid submission through the County's online procurement portal by February 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with bids remaining valid for 365 days following the closing date.

The County offers a five percent preference for certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders, with a maximum allowable preference deduction of $100,000 and potential eight percent preference for dual certification. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified, the procurement documents indicate a usage contract structure with revenue-sharing provisions for recyclable materials. Pricing must be submitted for various commodity categories including CRT devices, flat panel displays, laptops, CPUs, servers, printers, and mixed scrap electronics, priced per pound. The contractor will be responsible for all transportation costs and must comply with California environmental regulations including SB20, SB50, and SB1215. Although no specific contract value is listed, historical e-waste processing data shows the County processed 224,047 pounds of electronic waste in 2024, suggesting a substantial annual volume. The contract will have a five-year term commencing upon execution, with potential renewal subject to County Board of Supervisors' approval.