Scrap Iron Services

Portage County, Wisconsin, is seeking bids for scrap iron and metal collection services through its Purchasing Department. The procurement involves establishing a contract for scrap metal pickup at two county locations: the County Highway Department and the Portage County Solid Waste Department. Scrap materials include tin, wire, steel, aluminum, castings, culvert pipe, guardrail, bicycles, chairs, appliances, microwaves, signs, pipes, fences, and cookware. The contractor must provide steel dumpsters at both locations (7' x 19' at Highway Department and 15-20 yard at Solid Waste Department) and complete pickups within specific timeframes: 5 days for Highway materials and 2 business days for Solid Waste materials. The bid was due by 2:00 PM on February 7, 2020, with a public opening at the Portage County Purchasing office. Award will be made to the highest price per ton offered by a responsive, responsible bidder, considering mileage and service delivery timeliness. Bidders must submit prices for three service lines and provide three references from comparable-sized firms served within the past five years.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to self-load scrap materials and carry comprehensive insurance, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 minimum, and motor vehicle coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit. The contract term runs from the award date through December 31, 2020, with potential for two one-year renewals by mutual agreement. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract period, with potential adjustments considered only before renewal periods and with documented justification. Payment will be made within 30 days based on weight tickets, with deductions for non-metals such as concrete, dirt, rubber, snow, ice, and water. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for ongoing scrap metal collection services with potential revenue generation for the county through metal sales.