Sale of recyclable materials at various locations throughout NM department of transportation

The New Mexico General Services Department Purchasing Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Price Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to establish a contract for the sale of recyclable materials. The procurement covers the removal and purchase of various scrap materials, including aluminum, brass, iron, electric motors, copper, lead, steel, wire, insulated wire, stainless steel, lead acid batteries, appliances, cardboard, and plastics from multiple NMDOT locations across jurisdictions such as Quay County and Albuquerque City. The contract term is one year with options to extend for three additional years, not exceeding four years total. Bidders must be licensed, bonded, and registered suppliers with a minimum of two years of experience in the recycling/scrap metal business. A $5,000 performance bond is required from awarded suppliers, who must provide payment and weigh tickets within 15 business days of material removal. The bid requires suppliers to remove all designated scrap items, including obsolete vehicles and equipment, without selectively choosing materials. Bids are due by September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a sealed bid opening to occur immediately following via Microsoft Teams.

The solicitation allows for a multi-source award, potentially selecting multiple suppliers based on NMDOT's extensive geographical coverage. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the experience and licensing requirements. Suppliers must comply with worker's compensation requirements and carry necessary insurance, with a hold harmless clause protecting the state from liability. The pricing mechanism involves suppliers purchasing the scrap materials, with specific rates to be submitted in the bid response. NMDOT reserves the right to segregate materials for sale to other state agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the contract provides an opportunity for suppliers to generate revenue through the purchase of recyclable materials. The bid spreadsheet indicates potential sales across six different districts and a general office location, with materials to be collected from various New Mexico cities including Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Clovis, Espanola, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Roswell, and Santa Fe.