Scrap Iron Services

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for scrap iron services through its Purchasing Department, with the goal of establishing a contract for scrap metal collection from two county locations: the Highway Department and the Solid Waste Department. The procurement covers the collection of diverse scrap materials including tin, wire, steel, aluminum, castings, culvert pipe, guardrail, bikes, chairs, appliances, microwaves, signs, pipes, fences, and kitchenware. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on January 25, 2024, with submissions required at 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481. The contract will run from the award date through December 31, 2024, with potential for four one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria include offering the highest price per ton, with consideration given to mileage and service delivery timeliness. Key bidder requirements include providing steel dumpsters at both locations, maintaining specific pickup timelines (five days for Highway Department, two business days for Solid Waste), and submitting proof of three comparable service references. Bidders must also demonstrate liability and automobile insurance coverage of at least one million dollars and submit an original and one copy of their bid package.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid does not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify existing infrastructure requirements for integration. While no precise award value or budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement focuses on compensating the county for scrap metal based on per-ton pricing, suggesting a potential revenue-generating contract rather than a direct expenditure. Bidders are required to provide separate pricing for Highway Department pickups, Highway Department drop-offs, and Solid Waste Department pickups. The contractor will be responsible for collecting and presumably recycling or processing the scrap metal, with the county receiving compensation based on the submitted per-ton rates. Interested vendors must complete and submit a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, and Bid Offer Form, with faxed or emailed bids being expressly prohibited. Written questions regarding specifications were required to be submitted by January 18, 2024, to Chris Schultz, Procurement Director, via email or phone.