Waste Tire Processing

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking professional services for waste tire processing and removal across multiple counties, including Dauphin, Lackawanna, Schuylkill, Camp Hill Borough, and Harveys Lake Borough. The contract involves comprehensive tire removal from designated waste tire pile locations, encompassing all vehicle tire types, including those mounted on rims. Contractors must provide a detailed written cleanup plan for each site and commence work within 30 days of receiving a purchase order, with a mandatory six-month completion timeline for tire processing and removal. The solicitation requires bidders to demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in large tire pile remediation and provide professional references. Key qualifications include the ability to secure necessary permits, manage stormwater runoff, minimize environmental impacts, and submit monthly progress reports. The bid due date is December 1, 2023, with an electronic bidding process through the Commonwealth's SRM system. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment structured on a reimbursement basis per ton of tires processed or disposed.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or restrict participation to particular types of organizations. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no specified requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. While precise budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract covers multiple county locations with estimated tire quantities, including approximately 30,000 tires at the Carpenter/Vito property, 15,000 tires at the Joe Vito property, and 8,000 tires at the Paul Weller Tire Shop. The contract term is one year, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to extend the contract for up to three additional months. The DEP maintains the authority to reject any bid or terminate the contract for noncompliance with environmental regulations. Bidders will be required to provide weight slips and documentation of final tire disposition, ensuring transparent and accountable waste management processes.