Electronic and Battery Waste Collections & Recycling Services

Forsyth County, Georgia is seeking qualified vendors for an Electronic and Battery Waste Collections & Recycling Services contract through Invitation to Quote (ITQ) No. 26-03-3401. The procurement solicits comprehensive services for collecting, transporting, recycling, and environmentally compliant disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) and various battery types for calendar years 2026-2028. Vendors must provide bi-weekly and on-call pickups for nine distinct groups of electronic items and battery types, including computers, laptops, monitors, televisions, and multiple battery chemistries. Key qualifications include maintaining R2 or e-Stewards and ISO14001 certifications, complying with EPA regulations, and following DOT hazardous materials transportation guidelines. The quote is due on October 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with collection services to be performed at the Forsyth County Convenience Center located at 351 Tolbert Street in Cumming, GA. Vendors must submit firm, fixed pricing that encompasses all service costs, including travel, and provide comprehensive documentation and recycling certificates.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must demonstrate robust qualifications, including providing professional references, maintaining necessary equipment, and ensuring personnel are trained in safety and regulatory procedures. The county reserves the right to inspect vendor facilities and verify compliance, with contract award based on the most advantageous quote. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract allows for potential annual renewals and requires contractors to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, excess umbrella liability, professional liability, and cyber liability insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. The contract duration is set through December 31, 2028, with the potential for renewal contingent upon mutual agreement and at least five days' notice prior to the end of the calendar year. Contractors will be required to comply with E-Verify requirements and provide documentation of federal work authorization program participation.