RFP # 2024-022 Scrap Metal Recycling

The City of Salem, Virginia is seeking sealed proposals from qualified Offerors to provide scrap metal recycling services on an as-needed basis at the City's Street Department. The solicitation, RFP # 2024-022, requests pricing for the recycling of various ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including scrap steel, appliance scrap, aluminum, brass, copper, and stainless steel. Offerors must submit their proposals by 3:00 pm on January 3, 2024. The resulting contract will be awarded for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Pricing will be based on the fluctuating market values listed by the American Metal Market, with the Offeror quoting any handling fees to be deducted from the monthly rates. The City will utilize the scales of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) and/or the scales of Hedge Metal on-site to determine the scrap weights for payment purposes.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide an estimated award value or budget range.