Recycling Services

Tarleton State University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide comprehensive recycling services for the university. The selected vendor will be responsible for removing and reimbursing the university for any and all recyclable products, including cardboard, mixed office paper, books and magazines, newspaper, and plastic bottles. The vendor must provide and install the necessary compactors and containers, transport baled materials upon request, and provide Gaylord boxes or equivalent for loose recyclables. The vendor will also be required to maintain records and provide monthly recycling reports to the university. Pricing will be based on a guaranteed amount or percentage of market pricing for each recyclable stream. The contract term is for 5 years with an optional 5-year renewal, and proposals are due on February 29, 2024.

The university has established Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goals, and the selected vendor must either meet these goals or demonstrate a good faith effort. The total budget for this contract opportunity is not specified, but the university is seeking a single vendor to provide the required services. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor identified in the provided information.