Waste tire transport and recycling services

Greenville County is seeking qualified vendors to provide Waste Tire Transport and Recycling Services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #23112. The procurement requires a contractor to collect approximately 4,000 tons of waste tires annually from the Twin Chimneys Landfill, including passenger vehicle and off-road equipment tires, and transport them to a recycling facility. Vendors must possess an SC DHEC Waste Tire Hauler Permit and SC DHEC Waste Tire Processing Facility permit, and are required to recycle at least 95% of transported tires. The county will evaluate proposals based on four equally weighted criteria: responsiveness, ability to meet specifications, cost, and references, with each category representing 25% of the total evaluation score. Key dates include a proposal due date of May 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm, anticipated contract award on May 26, 2023, contract negotiations from May 26 to June 19, 2023, and a projected contract start date of June 19, 2023.

The RFP does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing proposals that include unit costs for mixed loads, 3/4 truck tire loads, off-the-road (OTR) tires, rubber tracks, and additional charges for trash in the load, as well as transportation costs. Quarterly and annual reporting will be required, detailing tonnage and recycling markets. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract will require the vendor to provide a cost-effective solution for tire transportation and recycling. The Sample Services Agreement indicates potential contract extensions, with the ability to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The county reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice, and the contractor will be required to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and statutory worker's compensation coverage.