East Lansing Public Drop-off Facility Recycling Compactors and Containers

The City of East Lansing is seeking qualified vendors to procure and install two stationary recycling compactor units and two compactor containers for its public drop-off facility, located at 1800 E. State Road. This procurement, supported by a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Recycling Infrastructure Program, requires compactors with automated compaction capabilities suitable for unattended, 24/7 public use. The compactors must have a 2.0 to 2.5 cubic yard hopper capacity, be electrically powered, and compatible with the city's existing SwapLoader SL-400 hook-lift truck system, with a maximum container length of 18 feet and a hook height of 54 inches. Vendors must design and fabricate a public-use feed slot ensuring both convenience and safety. The proposal submission deadline is June 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award on June 17, 2025, and a required delivery and installation completion date of August 30, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include verification of firm information, project understanding, technical approach, experience, time and effort, accessibility, and price/value.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. The cost proposal should include a comprehensive breakdown of expenses for compactors, containers, custom feed slots, platforms, and installation, with the city reserving the right to negotiate final costs based on equipment compatibility, feasibility, and overall value. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the city will utilize internal Sanitation staff and fleet for site servicing, rather than employing a third-party hauler. The procurement represents the first phase of an implementation effort, with subsequent electrical service installation to be handled separately. Though a specific budget range was not provided, the project is supported by an EGLE Recycling Infrastructure Program grant, suggesting available funding for the compactor and container procurement.