Oregon Ecycles

Lane County, Oregon is seeking proposals for electronics recycling services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on April 21, 2022. The procurement aims to secure a vendor capable of receiving, processing, recycling, and marketing Covered Electronic Devices collected at 9 county transfer sites, which generate approximately 250 tons of electronic waste annually. The contract will span three years, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, with proposals due by 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2022. Evaluation criteria will include vendor experience, available resources, proposed service methodology, and pricing structure. The selected vendor must participate in the Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management (MRM) program and complete the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's annual Material Recovery Survey. Lane County has expressed a preference for vendors that prioritize equipment reuse over traditional recycling methods. The payment structure will be based on a per-unit cost determined by the type of electronic equipment collected.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the RFP documentation. The proposal does not detail incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The pricing model suggests a per-unit payment approach, though specific budget ranges or total contract value were not disclosed in the available documents. Vendors will be expected to manage the entire electronics recycling process, from collection to processing and marketing of recovered materials. The contract represents an opportunity for electronics recycling companies to establish a significant presence in Lane County's waste management ecosystem, with the potential for ongoing engagement based on performance and compliance with specified requirements.