Metal and Appliances Recycling

The City of Madison, Wisconsin, through its Streets and Urban Forestry Division, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Metal and Appliances Recycling services via a Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement solicits comprehensive processing, recovery, and disposal services for appliances and scrap metal collected through curbside pickups and drop-off sites, with an estimated 959.4 tons of metal and appliances anticipated for collection in 2024. Proposals are due on June 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with submission accepted through VendorNet and DemandStar. The contract will commence on January 1, 2026, and span five years with potential two one-year extensions. The city offers three proposal options: full city service for both appliances and scrap metal (preferred), partial city service for specific areas, or service for certain appliance types. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point system, with 65 points allocated to proposal content, 30 points for cost, and 5 points for local vendor preference. Proposers must demonstrate detailed recycling processes, environmental compliance, reporting capabilities, and proficiency in handling hazardous materials like CFCs, PCBs, and mercury.

The RFP emphasizes equity in contracting and includes affirmative action considerations, suggesting potential opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the city's evaluation criteria indicate a preference for vendors demonstrating comprehensive sustainability and social responsibility. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the proposal requires vendors to submit innovative cost structures that enable residents to benefit from recycled scrap metal value while maintaining low appliance recycling costs. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation of their recycling methodologies, environmental stewardship, and capacity to manage the specified volume of metal and appliance materials. The contract's structure allows for potential flexibility in service delivery, with the city open to creative solutions that meet their recycling and environmental management objectives.