Scrap Metal and Aluminum Recycling

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Purchases issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for scrap metal and aluminum recycling services with a deadline of March 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This procurement seeks bids for three commodity line items: Scrap Metal (No. 1 Heavy Metal) measured in gross tons, Scrap Aluminum (Secondary Smelters Aluminum Scrap) measured in pounds, and Mixed Scrap Aluminum and Metal measured in pounds. Vendors are not required to pick up materials, as KYTC personnel will deliver all scrap materials to vendor-designated locations, with aluminum segregated from other metals and delivered separately. Bidders must submit pricing as a percentage of the AMM Chicago Market Price and must possess state-certified scales at their receiving locations to conduct weighing operations. All payments must be made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer at the time of each delivery, accompanied by certified weight tickets and corresponding AMM Chicago Market Price Lists. The contract period runs from the award date (tentatively March 27, 2026) through March 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available subject to written approval from both parties. Written questions must be submitted by March 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses posted by March 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and all bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement Vendor Self Service portal.

The solicitation awards Master Agreements to all responsive bidders who submit reasonable percentages; however, KYTC reserves the right to reject bids deemed too low. Standard state procurement provisions apply, including Kentucky resident bidder preferences, qualified bidder preferences, non-discrimination compliance, ethics standards, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth's eProcurement system prior to submission. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials provided. The procurement does not specify a budget range or award value, as pricing is structured as a percentage of daily market rates published by American Metal Markets (AMM), making the total contract value dependent on the volume of scrap materials delivered and prevailing market prices. Vendors must maintain documentation for three years following final payment and provide required affidavits as part of the bid submission process.