RFQ 25-601 Electronic Recycling Program

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide an Electronic Recycling Program through RFQ 25-601, with proposals due by December 19, 2024. The procurement targets comprehensive electronic recycling and disposal services for over 135 district facilities, with an estimated monthly volume of approximately 60 pallets of electronic waste. Vendors must be certified under either e-Stewards or R2 recycling standards and will be responsible for securely wiping data from equipment, providing destruction certificates, and submitting monthly reports. The district expects vendors to propose a payment structure that provides financial compensation to DCSD based on the value of recycling and reselling surplus equipment, with no cost incurred by the school district. Evaluation criteria include vendor certification, data security protocols, environmental compliance, and proposed financial compensation model. A virtual public acknowledgement will be held on the proposal due date, and vendors must submit proposals electronically. The district will apply financial penalties for late deliveries, non-compliance with environmental standards, inaccurate reporting, and improper disposal.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the RFQ indicates that the successful vendor must have demonstrated expertise in electronic recycling with professional certifications. The contract appears to be structured as a performance-based agreement where vendors generate revenue through equipment resale while providing DCSD with a financial return. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documentation, though the compensation model suggests potential revenue sharing based on the market value of recycled electronic equipment. The district reserves the right to terminate the contract if a vendor incurs penalties exceeding 10% of the monthly invoice for three months within a single year, which provides a mechanism for performance management and quality control. Interested vendors will need to demonstrate robust data destruction capabilities, environmental compliance, and a financially advantageous recycling approach to be considered for the contract.