Scrap Metal and Material Removal

The Illinois Department of Corrections is issuing a Request for Quotation for scrap metal and material removal services at the Dixon Correctional Center, located at 2600 North Brinton Avenue in Dixon, Illinois. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor with expertise in recycling services to remove all scrap metal, including various types of metals and old farm equipment, from designated areas on the correctional center grounds. The vendor must complete all removal activities within 28 calendar days total, consisting of 14 days for discussion and planning followed by 14 days to perform the required removal services. A mandatory site visit and bidders' conference has been scheduled for April 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, with vendors required to confirm attendance via email to Karla Peterson by April 22, 2026. Bid submissions are due no later than May 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with all bids remaining firm for 120 days from opening. The vendor is responsible for providing all removal equipment, transportation, safety compliance, and adherence to federal and state environmental regulations, including EPA certification for refrigerant recycling and safe appliance disposal under 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F. The award will be given to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the highest price per ton.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance. All scrap material must be transported to a licensed recycling facility with weight documentation verified at certified scales and reported to the Illinois Department of Corrections. The contract is structured as a one-time agreement commencing upon final execution through June 30, 2026, with no specific maximum contract amount stated in the RFQ. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds and may be terminated for cause, convenience, or due to insufficient appropriation.