IFB On-call Scrap Metal and Aluminum Collection and Recycle Services in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-call scrap metal and aluminum collection and recycling services in San Diego County, including the jurisdictions of San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP. Caltrans is seeking qualified contractors to provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and containers necessary to collect, remove, and sell scrap metal and scrap aluminum from specified Caltrans maintenance stations. Bidders must possess a valid Motor Carrier Permit issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of bid submittal and for the duration of the agreement. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest percentage bid for the ferrous and non-ferrous metals, with Caltrans receiving 100% of the earnings from the scrap metal sales. The contract term is estimated to commence on November 1, 2024, for a period of 3 years. The bid submission deadline is September 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and the bid opening is scheduled for September 17, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

This solicitation includes a 5% small business preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The estimated budget or award value for this contract is not specified in the provided information.