Mattress Recycling

Mesa County's Purchasing Department has issued Request for Proposal RFP-2534-SH for mattress recycling services through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. The solicitation seeks a contractor to receive and process approximately 15,000 mattresses and box springs annually, with an anticipated 50% recycling rate. The contract will span an initial base year from January 1st to December 31st, 2026, with potential one-year renewal options extending through 2030. Proposing vendors must demonstrate technical capability to offload and recycle approximately 130 mattress/box spring pieces delivered weekly, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations. Evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis, considering price, technical capability, and vendor experience, with the County reserving the right to conduct site visits, oral interviews, and negotiate with top-rated offerors. Proposals are due November 12th, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, and must be submitted electronically. Vendors must provide proof of minimum $1 million in general liability insurance coverage, workers' compensation insurance, and potentially additional insurance endorsements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent types. The County will be responsible for collecting and loading mattresses into a dry van trailer transported by a third-party hauler, with the selected vendor managing the offloading and recycling processes. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the contract structure suggests a firm-fixed price agreement with clear operational expectations. The solicitation does not specify a precise contract value or budget range, though the annual volume of 15,000 mattresses indicates a potentially substantial recycling operation. The multi-year contract structure, with four potential renewal options, provides an opportunity for a stable, long-term partnership between Mesa County and the selected recycling contractor. Interested vendors should carefully review all requirements, particularly the technical capabilities needed for efficient mattress recycling and strict regulatory compliance.