Scrap Metal Removal Services

Montgomery County, Maryland is seeking a contractor for Scrap Metal Removal Services through Invitation for Bid #1187263, with the primary objective of establishing a price agreement contract for professional scrap metal removal and management. The procurement is intended to serve the Department of General Services, Division of Fleet Management Services, Department of Transportation, and other County participants. Bidders must have a minimum of five years of local experience in scrap metal recycling services and demonstrate capability to provide pull containers, remove metals from multiple County locations, and deliver certified load weight statements. The contract will be competitively bid and potentially extended to members of the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team (MAPT) cooperative purchasing program. Evaluation will be based on the responsible bidder offering the highest net return to the County, determined by the highest Total Aggregate Percentage bid for Indicated Metal. Key deliverables include salvage vehicle delivery, metal separation, and comprehensive documentation. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 11:30 AM, with electronic bid submissions required through BidNet Direct by September 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is structured as a one-year agreement with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Pricing will be dynamically computed using the American Metal Market (AMM) Market Index, with daily price calculations and index printouts required with each invoice. No direct payments will be made; instead, proceeds from scrap metal removal will be forwarded to various County departments including Fleet Management Services, Transportation, Police, and Environmental Protection. The contract includes provisions for deductions related to tires, batteries, and fluids, and mandates specific wage requirements and insurance specifications. While a precise award value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests significant potential revenue generation for the selected vendor through metal recycling proceeds. Bidders must also demonstrate compliance with various County code requirements and provide comprehensive documentation of metal removal and processing activities.