Scrap Metal Recycling Services

The City of Denton, Texas is soliciting bids for scrap metal recycling services across multiple municipal facilities with a proposal due date of September 2, 2026.

The scope encompasses collection and processing of ferrous metals (HMS, shred/turnings, plate & structural, cast iron, stainless steel, tool steel), non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, lead, zinc, nickel-based alloys, insulated copper wire), electric wire, scrap water meters, recyclable metals, and white goods/appliances including refrigerators and air conditioners evacuated by certified city staff. The service provider must supply approximately 10 roll-off containers and respond to pickup requests within 24 hours of notification, with weekly pickups from the Solid Waste Landfill unless otherwise directed. The provider must also establish a local drop-off or delivery site with specified operating hours and accept materials under identical pricing terms whether collected from city locations or delivered by the city. Performance locations include the Pole Yard (1701 C Spencer Road), Service Center (901 B Texas Street), Solid Waste Landfill (1527 S Mayhill Road), and other city-designated sites within Denton.

Compensation is based on a bid percentage of prevailing market prices as quoted in the American Metal Market (Houston edition) for the day of pickup or delivery, with monthly payments to the City. The service provider assumes all risks associated with loading, sorting, and marketing recyclable materials and bears responsibility for disposal costs of non-recyclable materials unless otherwise agreed. The provider must be registered and permitted as a recyclables hauler with the City of Denton, maintain containers in good condition, and conduct environmental and occupational health and safety inspections at their expense within 30 days of contract award.

Evaluation criteria weight compliance with specifications and quality at 20%, probable performance based on past vendor performance and financial resources at 20%, and price and total cost of ownership at 60%.