Metal Scrap Hauling and Recycling

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB D20-006-M) for metal scrap hauling and recycling services. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to collect, transport, and recycle various metal waste types, including sheet iron, copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, insulated wire, lead, transformers, motors, and refrigerant-containing equipment. Scrap materials will be supplied in clean streams by product type at designated pickup locations, primarily the University Services and Research Building, which has a permanent 30-yard dumpster, as well as the Student Union and potential off-campus sites. The contractor must attend a mandatory site inspection on October 1, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with bid questions due by October 3, 2019, at 2:00 PM CDT, and final bids due October 14, 2019, at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract will span three years with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Key requirements include pickup service availability between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, container replacement within 24 hours of contact, and submission of current pricing documentation from recycling facilities. Evaluation will be based on the highest revenue total using a predetermined formula, with contractors required to share a fixed percentage of revenue for each material type.

The solicitation includes a five percent preference for certified Minority Business Enterprises and disabled veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must have at least three years of experience in the scrap metal recycling business and meet specific insurance and operational requirements. Contractors must maintain commercial liability insurance of at least one million dollars, worker's compensation coverage, and motor vehicle insurance. Additionally, they must possess required permits and licenses, operate under Wisconsin disposal guidelines, and maintain a certified scale. The contractor will be responsible for providing monthly payments to UWM by the 20th of the following month, including detailed accounting documentation with pickup dates, weights, material types, and recycling center payment receipts. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the revenue-sharing model suggests that the contract's value will be determined by the current market rates for various metal types and the volume of scrap materials generated by the university. Hauling charges will be firm for the initial year, with potential modifications limited to 10 percent increases per year, subject to UWM approval and documented justification.