Mattress Reuse and Recycling Services

Lane County, Oregon's Public Works Waste Management Division is seeking proposals for Mattress Reuse and Recycling Services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement involves selecting a contractor to receive, process, and market mattresses collected at Lane County transfer stations, with specific responsibilities including identifying mattresses suitable for reuse and recycling remaining materials. Proposers must demonstrate substantial background and experience in mattress reuse and recycling, operational capacity to handle county mattress volumes, and submit a proposed price per mattress along with their most recent DEQ Materials Recovery Survey. The contract term is set for one year, from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with potential extensions for two additional years. Proposals are due electronically by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022, and will be evaluated based on proposers' qualifications, operational capabilities, pricing, and potential interview performance. Key evaluation criteria include the contractor's experience, technical approach, and ability to effectively manage mattress reuse and recycling processes.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor will be required to provide monthly invoices and reports and participate in the DEQ's Material Recovery Survey, suggesting a comprehensive reporting and compliance framework. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the available documentation, the contract involves per-mattress pricing and processing services. The procurement appears to be open to qualified waste management and recycling firms with demonstrated expertise in mattress handling and materials recovery. The selected contractor will need to integrate with Lane County's existing transfer station infrastructure and provide a seamless mattress collection, reuse, and recycling service that meets local waste management objectives and environmental standards.