Sale of Scrap Metal

Pinellas County, Florida is soliciting bids for a Sale of Scrap Metal contract through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 23-0091-ITB-REVENUE. The procurement seeks to establish a 60-month contract with potential 24-month extensions for selling various types of scrap metal from multiple county departments and locations. Estimated annual quantities include 2,200 gross tons of iron and steel, 1,000 pounds of clean copper, 1,200 pounds of dirty copper, 500 pounds each of clean and dirty brass, 1,000 pounds of clean aluminum, and 55,000 pounds of dirty aluminum. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing containers, picking up materials from county locations, weighing materials on a certified scale, and submitting bi-weekly reports. Pricing will be determined as a percentage of the daily American Metal Market (AMM) index, with the vendor paying the county for the scrap metal. Bids are due by December 15, 2022, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, to be submitted via the OpenGov procurement website. Evaluation criteria include the vendor's ability to meet technical specifications, insurance requirements, and compliance with county regulations.

The contract does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must have an active account with Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Accounts and meet specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability with defined coverage limits. The county reserves the right to inspect the vendor's facilities and equipment and terminate the contract for non-performance. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract structure involves the vendor paying Pinellas County for the scrap metal based on the daily AMM index, suggesting potential revenue generation for the county rather than a direct procurement expense. The vendor will be required to provide payment within 30 days of material pickup and submit bi-weekly reports verifying the AMMD index pricing. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology beyond the standard scrap metal collection and reporting processes.