SLCo SWM126088 Recycling Scrap Metal-RFC

Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement, on behalf of Solid Waste Management, is seeking a contractor to provide recycling services for mixed loads of bulk ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The procurement involves recycling unprepared metal materials that include mixed plastics and other non-metal debris, with an estimated annual volume of approximately 1,500 tons. The contractor's facility must be located within 15 miles of 6030 West California Avenue in Salt Lake City and accommodate a 15-minute average unloading time using state-certified scales. Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, which is based on the American Metals Market's Export Yard Buying Prices for #1 Heavy Melt, with contractors required to submit percentage markups or discounts for two service categories: metal delivered by the County and scrap pick-up by the Contractor. The bid responses are due by December 16, 2025, and contractors must submit questions through the Bonfire Utah Public Procurement Portal prior to the specified deadline. The contract term is six years from the date of execution, with the County reserving the right to review performance and cost regularly.

The solicitation includes preference systems that allow vendors to accrue additional scoring points by meeting specific criteria, such as providing employee health care benefits and maintaining an active veterans recruitment program. Vendors can request one point added to their proposal score for each applicable preference, including an Employee Health Care Preference and a Veterans and Companywide Hiring Preference. To qualify, vendors must provide documentation demonstrating compliance with specific requirements, such as maintaining a health benefit plan and employing at least one veteran. The contract will be non-exclusive, meaning Salt Lake County can purchase similar services from other sources during the contract term. While no specific budget range is provided, the base quantities for evaluation are $1,000 for metal delivered by the County and $100 for scrap pick-up by the Contractor. The awarded contract will be available to all other agencies within Salt Lake County, potentially expanding the opportunity for service delivery across multiple government entities.