Statewide Used Oil and Antifreeze Collection and Recycling

The Maryland Environmental Service is seeking a qualified contractor through a competitive Request for Proposals to collect, process, and recycle used motor oil, used oil filters, and used antifreeze materials collected throughout Maryland as part of the State's Used Motor Oil and Used Antifreeze Recycling Program. The primary objectives are to establish a statewide collection and recycling infrastructure capable of properly managing these hazardous materials in an environmentally responsible manner. All bids must be submitted electronically through the MES Procurement Portal (Bonfire) at https://menv.bonfirehub.com/ by the specified bid due date, with no alternative submission methods (mail, email, fax, or hand delivery) accepted. Bids must comply with all requirements set forth in the solicitation and cannot include conditions or modifications to the RFP documents; non-compliant bids will be deemed non-responsive per COMAR 21.05.02.22. The bid opening will be conducted electronically in a public setting at the date and time specified in the solicitation, with a shared link provided for interested bidders to attend. Bid tabulations will be posted on the MES Procurement Portal within 48 hours of the bid opening, and bidders may contact the procurement department at procurement@menv.com to confirm timely receipt of their submissions.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on eligible bidder types based on the information provided. No incumbent vendor information, existing contractor details, or required technology integrations are identified in this posting. Similarly, no award values, contract terms, budget ranges, or performance metrics are detailed in the available documentation. Interested organizations should access the complete RFP through the MES Procurement Portal for comprehensive information regarding qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, contract duration, compensation structure, and all additional terms and conditions governing this procurement opportunity.