Town of canton invitation to bid to provide scrap metal recycling services

The Town of Canton, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking bids for scrap metal recycling services generated through its municipal recycling program. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with proposals due on May 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Vendors are required to submit one original and two copies of sealed bids to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer at Canton Town Hall, located at 4 Market Street in Collinsville, CT. The bid documents can be obtained from the town's website at www.townofcantonct.org under the "Bids and RFP's" section. Prospective bidders must maintain their bid proposals for sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening, and the bids will be publicly opened in the second-floor Conference Room of Canton Town Hall. The primary contact for questions is Melissa Denton, who can be reached at 860-693-7841 or mdenton@townofcantonct.org. The solicitation requires vendors to provide comprehensive scrap metal recycling services for materials generated through the town's recycling program.

While the solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it appears to be an open competitive bidding process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or total contract value for the scrap metal recycling services. Vendors are expected to specify their own payment terms and provide a comprehensive solution for recycling the town's scrap metal materials. The delivery terms are noted as Free On Board Destination, indicating that the successful vendor will be responsible for transportation and handling of the recyclable materials. Interested vendors should carefully review the full bid documentation to understand the complete scope of services and submission requirements. The town reserves the right to reject any bids received after the specified date and time.