Scrap Pallet Recycling

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) General Services Enterprise (GSE) has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for scrap pallet recycling services, seeking a vendor to manage pallet collection and recycling at the Facilities Management Center in Des Moines. The primary deliverables include providing a pallet storage container, picking up and replacing containers within 2 business days of notice, providing payment for reusable/saleable pallets, and recycling damaged/unusable pallets and wood dunnage. The contract will be effective from January 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026, with potential for up to five one-year renewals. The solicitation is classified under commodity code 92677 for Recycling Services, and requires vendors to maintain a pallet trailer in good repair, sort pallets between good and bad conditions, and provide accurate counts when submitting payments. The RFB was posted on December 11, 2024, with bids due on January 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST, and the state prefers payment through its Purchasing Card Program with Net 60 days payment terms.

The RFB does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not outline a specific budget range or award value for the pallet recycling services. Payment will be made to the successful vendor for reusable pallets, with the expectation that the vendor will handle the recycling of damaged pallets and wood dunnage. The contract appears to be structured as a service agreement rather than a traditional procurement with a fixed monetary value. Vendors will be expected to provide their own equipment, including a pallet trailer, and demonstrate the capability to effectively manage pallet sorting, recycling, and payment processes. The lack of specific funding or award details suggests that the financial arrangement will be based on the volume of pallets processed and their condition.