Electronic Waste Removal and Recycling Services

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (COPA), Department of General Services, has issued an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) Contract #4400009722 for Electronic Waste Removal and Recycling Services. The purpose of this ITQ is to qualify responsible and responsive suppliers to remove and recycle electronic waste from COPA facilities as requested by all using agencies. The contract term is from June 1, 2012, to May 31, 2017, with an option to extend up to three additional months. Qualified suppliers must possess and maintain a PA DEP Beneficial Use Processing Permit or equivalent, as well as third-party accreditation from the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) Standard or E-Stewards Standard. The contract will be awarded based on best value, with the quote providing the highest revenues or lowest cost for the removal of electronic waste being selected.

The ITQ has an open enrollment period that will commence on the date the contract is issued and remain open throughout the life of the contract. All applications received from interested suppliers during this period will be processed, and suppliers whose applications meet the minimum requirements will be issued a contract. There is a $1,500 administrative fee associated with this ITQ, or $500 for qualified small businesses. The contract does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the ITQ does not provide information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract also does not include any information on possible award values or budget ranges.