Scrap Aluminum Recycling

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District is soliciting bids for a scrap aluminum recycling contract at its Hannibal Maintenance Facility. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide storage containers and pick up scrap aluminum materials, primarily consisting of aluminum signs and sign posts, generated by MoDOT during the period from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing empty containers, retrieving full containers within 72 hours of notification, and coordinating all aspects of pickup, including loading, transportation, and weighing materials on a certified scale. A MoDOT representative must be present during all pickups, which will occur during normal business hours. The pricing structure requires vendors to bid a per-pound rate relative to the American Metal Market (AMM) Nonferrous Scrap Price Index, with the margin being fixed for the contract term. The bid opening period runs from March 24, 2023, to April 7, 2023, with bids due by 1:00 PM CDT on April 7, 2023. MoDOT reserves the right to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year periods, and the award will be made to the vendor whose pricing structure generates the highest revenue per pound for MoDOT.

MoDOT encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses may also receive preference in the bidding process. The vendor must maintain adequate liability insurance naming the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and MoDOT as additional insureds. Payments to MoDOT must be made within 15 calendar days of each pickup, accompanied by documentation including the AMM index sheet, certified scale tickets, and calculation sheets. The vendor will be required to sign a "Bill of Sale" agreement confirming that the materials will only be used as scrap aluminum and not resold as highway signs or traffic control devices. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the compensation will be based on the actual weight of scrap aluminum collected and the agreed-upon margin relative to the AMM index price. The contract aims to establish a mutually beneficial recycling arrangement that generates revenue for MoDOT while responsibly disposing of excess aluminum materials.