Processing, marketing and sale of recyclable materials, metals & electronic waste

The City of Edinburg's Department of Solid Waste Management is seeking sealed bids for Request for Bids #2023-024, which solicits comprehensive recyclable materials processing and marketing services in Hidalgo County, Texas. The procurement involves receiving, sorting, processing, storing, marketing, selling, and transporting recyclable materials, metals, and electronic waste collected from the City's Drop Off Center, Commercial Recycling Collection Program, and Office Recycling Programs. Qualified bidders must provide all necessary labor, services, and equipment to process and market materials, with an estimated annual tonnage of approximately 653 tons across various commodity types including newsprint, corrugated containers, mixed paper, plastics, glass, metals, and electronic waste. The bid was released on July 14, 2023, with a deadline for questions on July 24, 2023, and a final response deadline of August 1, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The initial contract term will be one year from the award date, with the city reserving the right to adjust quantities based on available funds.

The solicitation allows for multiple vendor contracts and does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be compensated based on current market prices using a fair market pricing formula, with the city receiving payment from the sale of recyclable materials. Monthly reporting and industry ledger documentation will be required, including detailed financial breakdowns and market price documentation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive pricing proposal suggests potential revenue generation through material sales and processing fees. The contract includes provisions for market price adjustments and processing fees, indicating flexibility in responding to market conditions. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the solicitation appears open to qualified processing and marketing entities with demonstrated experience in recyclable material management.