Metal Waste Hauling and Recycling

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a metal waste hauling and recycling services contractor through Request for Proposal #D21-009-O. The selected vendor will provide comprehensive scrap metal collection, transportation, and recycling services for various metal types including sheet iron, copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, insulated wire, lead-acid batteries, transformers, motors, electronic light ballasts, and refrigerant-containing equipment. Primary service locations include the University Services and Research Building, where a permanent 30-yard dumpster for sheet iron must be maintained, with potential expansion to additional off-campus sites. The contract requires the contractor to maintain a State of Wisconsin certified scale, provide 24-hour response time during business hours, and submit monthly reports with detailed transaction documentation. The evaluation will be comprehensive, with 1,000 total points distributed across revenue proposal (300 points), organizational capabilities (233 points), quality of services and references (234 points), and technical requirements (233 points). Key dates include a site inspection on October 28, 2020 at 9:30 AM, a question deadline of October 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM, and proposal submissions due November 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM via email.

The contract includes provisions for a 5% preference for certified Minority Business Enterprises and certified Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, potentially creating opportunities for these designated business types. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, and the contractor will be required to provide monthly revenue payments based on a percentage of gross revenue from each load. The vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability ($2 million aggregate), automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), and excess/umbrella liability ($1 million). Operational costs, equipment delivery, installation, maintenance, and liability for contractor-owned equipment are the responsibility of the contractor. The University reserves the right to terminate the contract without cause after the initial term with 30 days' notice, or immediately for performance failures, safety threats, bankruptcy, or failure to maintain required certifications and insurance. While specific revenue projections are not detailed, the contract's structure suggests a potential for ongoing financial returns based on metal recycling market rates.