Mattress Recycling

The City of Arvada, located in Jefferson County, Colorado, is seeking a vendor for mattress recycling services through a Request for Documented Quotes (Quote #24-UTS-094). The procurement is focused on securing a contractor to manage mattress collection and recycling during three annual bulk item drop-off events, with each event anticipated to handle approximately 150 mattresses. Qualifying vendors must provide their own container/truck, personnel, and comprehensive recycling capabilities, and are required to submit hourly rates and a detailed brochure explaining their recycling methodology. The solicitation mandates that vendors be prepared to handle mattresses of various sizes in an open field setting without dock system support, and must independently manage loading and transportation. Key submission requirements include providing documentation about the recycling process, demonstrating capability to process mattresses efficiently during events scheduled on designated Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. MT in spring, summer, and fall. The solicitation timeline includes a question deadline of December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with quotes due by December 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT.

The solicitation documents do not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, nor do they indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no references to existing infrastructure requiring integration. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a service-based contract with compensation structured around hourly rates for mattress recycling services. The events are specifically for City of Arvada residents, which implies a localized service contract. Since this is noted as the first solicitation of its kind, there is no previous bid tabulation record to reference, indicating this is a new service procurement for the city. The selected vendor will be responsible for the entire recycling process, from collection to final processing, without additional city-provided loading or transportation support.