2024 U-Cycle Curbside Recycling Collection and Processing Services

The City of Urbana is seeking a qualified recycling contractor to provide curbside collection and processing services for residential properties within its limits, including single-family homes and attached housing up to four units. The contract duration is set for five years, with an option for a two-year extension, and is expected to commence around March 31, 2025, or earlier if negotiated. The city emphasizes delivering high-quality recycling services and retains the discretion to award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors, including the possibility of a second contractor for emergency on-call services, regardless of bid ranking. The procurement process is managed by the City of Urbana's Public Works - Sustainability division, with a solicitation posted in August 2024. Bidders are invited to respond by September 13, 2024. The contract size is estimated to be between five and fifteen million dollars, and the project falls under NAICS code 562998. The primary contact for inquiries is Scott Tess, reachable via email or phone. The city aims to select a vendor that best meets its quality standards and service expectations, not solely based on the lowest bid.