EADM90624 - Recycling Services

The California State Controller's Office (SCO) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) EADM90624 for comprehensive recycling services at two locations in Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide in-house and dockside recycling collection services, specifically targeting recyclable materials including white paper, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines, cardboard, books, and containers with California Redemption Value. Key service locations include 3301 C Street (The Park) and 10600 White Rock Road (WRR), with specific requirements for bin quantities and sizes - 29 one-yard bins for in-house service and 5 six-yard bins for dockside service at The Park, and 6 one-yard bins for in-house service at WRR. Critical procurement dates include written questions due January 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT, with answers released February 3, 2025, and final bid submissions due February 11, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. PT. Bidder qualifications include being in business for at least five years performing similar services and having completed at least one California state agency contract within the past five years.

The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements, mandating a 25% Small Business participation and offering a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive up to 5%. The current incumbent vendor is Southside Recycling, with an existing agreement valued at $110,000, charging $292 per in-house service and $169 per dockside service. The proposed contract term is three years, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2025, and includes flexibility to add or remove locations as needed. Contractors must provide quarterly tonnage reports and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. The dockside service areas are not gated but are monitored by camera surveillance and foot patrols, with acceptable bin specifications of 48x40x36 inches and a weight capacity up to 5,000 lbs. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the current contract's value of $110,000 provides a baseline for potential bidders to consider when preparing their proposals.