Request for Proposals to Provide Scrap Metal Recycling Services

The Town of Canton, Connecticut, is seeking proposals for scrap metal recycling services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on May 10, 2023. The solicitation is specifically targeting vendors capable of managing and recycling scrap metals generated through the town's municipal recycling program. Interested vendors must submit one original and two copies of sealed bids to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer at Canton Town Hall by 2:00 PM local time on May 31, 2023, with a public bid opening immediately following in the second floor Conference Room. The RFP package can be obtained from the town's website (www.townofcantonct.org) under the "Bids and RFP's" section. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the town indicates the contract will be awarded based on best value, which may include factors such as price, experience, and capacity.

The Town of Canton is committed to an equal opportunity and affirmative action approach, explicitly encouraging participation from small business enterprises, woman-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses. No specific set-aside percentages or quotas are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not reference any incumbent vendors or existing contractors for the scrap metal recycling services. No estimated total contract value or budget range is provided in the RFP documents. The town has not specified a contract term length or outlined any requirements for existing infrastructure or technology integration. Vendors are expected to propose their own terms and capabilities for handling the town's scrap metal recycling needs. The opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with the Chief Administrative Officer, Robert Skinner, overseeing the procurement process.