Sale of Surplus Metal Materials (Scrap)

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services Recycling Division, is soliciting bids for the Sale of Surplus Metal Materials (Scrap) through Invitation for Bid #2022-IFB-127. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to receive, process, recycle, and market scrap metals collected during curbside collections and from residential drop-off centers. The contract requires the contractor to handle various metal materials, including appliances, automobile parts, furniture, and fixtures composed of brass, copper, aluminum, steel, and cast iron. Scrap metals will be collected from three specified drop-off locations in Pittsburgh, with the city retaining the right to deliver materials or require contractor pickup. The bid was released on May 24, 2022, with a response deadline of June 6, 2022, at 2:00 pm, and the initial contract period runs from July 1, 2022, through June 1, 2023, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Key contractor responsibilities include maintaining detailed records, submitting annual reports, providing a certified weight scale, and ensuring proper recycling and marketing of collected materials. The pricing proposal includes two line items: one for scrap metal picked up by the contractor and another for scrap metal delivered by the city, both priced per ton.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid appears to be open to qualified contractors with the capability to handle and process various types of scrap metals. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the contractor must demonstrate the ability to provide necessary facilities, labor, and services for comprehensive metal recycling operations. The contract requires a robust infrastructure, including a certified weight scale and capabilities for processing multiple metal types. Although a specific budget range is not detailed in the available documentation, the pricing structure is based on per-ton rates for scrap metal pickup and delivery. The contractor will generate revenue through the sale and recycling of collected metal materials, with the potential for a mutually beneficial arrangement that supports the city's recycling efforts while providing a financial return to the selected vendor.