IFB Scrap Metal Recycle Services in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-call scrap metal and aluminum collection and recycling services across Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura Counties. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive services including labor, materials, supplies, equipment, containers, transportation, and incidentals to collect, remove, and recycle scrap metal from Caltrans Maintenance Stations on an as-needed basis. Key objectives include establishing a revenue-sharing model where the contractor will pay Caltrans a percentage of proceeds from recycled scrap metal sales, with bidders required to propose a competitive percentage based on the American Metal Market (AMM) ferrous bundle rate. Bidders must possess a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and meet minimum qualifications outlined in the solicitation. The bid is scheduled to be due on November 26, 2024, with an anticipated contract start date of November 15, 2024, and a potential contract duration of three years (expiring November 14, 2027). Caltrans will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and the proposed revenue percentage, with the goal of selecting the highest percentage bidder.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions to support small and diverse businesses, specifically offering a 5% small business preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. Interested contractors must carefully review the detailed solicitation documents, with accessibility accommodations available by contacting ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or calling (833) 713-2922. Caltrans reserves the right to terminate the contract for default or without cause with 30 days' notice, providing flexibility in contract management. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the revenue-sharing model suggests that compensation will be directly tied to the market value of recycled scrap metal. The solicitation covers multiple jurisdictions including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, and specific cities and census-designated places within those regions, indicating a broad geographical scope for potential metal recycling services. Contractors should note that bids charging a fee will be deemed non-responsive, emphasizing the performance-based nature of this procurement opportunity.