Official Notice #15-2025, IFB Contract #2025685, Recycling Services-Transfer Station 2026

The City of Racine, Wisconsin, is seeking bids for Recycling Services - Transfer Station through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Contract #2025685, with proposals due on September 19, 2025, at 10:00am via DemandStar. The procurement involves securing a licensed Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to process single-stream recyclables collected at the city's transfer station, with an estimated annual volume of 5,000 tons of recyclables and 1,100 tons of residuals/garbage. The contract will cover a one-year term from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with potential options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Key deliverables include daily reporting and a comprehensive year-end tonnage report, with bidders required to submit pricing on a per-ton basis inclusive of all taxes and fees. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, proposed revenue share percentage based on recyclable value, and references from at least two companies or municipalities where similar work has been performed in the past five years. The final contract is subject to budget availability and approval by the City of Racine's Common Council.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, specifically targeting Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE). The City of Racine has indicated flexibility in potentially extending contract pricing to other V.A.L.U.E/WAPP members within Wisconsin. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the annual volume suggests a substantial contract value, with potential for price renegotiation during contract extensions. Bidders must demonstrate capability to handle the specified recyclable volumes, provide comprehensive processing services, and submit competitive pricing that includes a revenue sharing component. The procurement represents an opportunity for recycling service providers to establish a municipal contract with the potential for multi-year engagement, contingent upon performance and municipal budget approvals.