Bulk Mixed Paper Collections & Recycling Services - BP# 120

Solicitation 2672-07223 is a non-federally funded contract issued by the Cook County Government Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for bulk mixed paper collections and recycling services. The contractor will provide collection services for the Department of Facilities Management at various dockside locations, including the Cook County Building and several district courthouses across Illinois. This is a revenue-generating contract where the award is granted to the vendor bidding the highest revenue percentage to be paid back to the county. Services are performed Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding specified holidays. The scope includes the collection of an estimated ten tons of old corrugated containers per month, with pricing based on the Pulp and Paper Week Index Price for the Chicago Market. Proposals are evaluated based on price, conformance with specifications, bidder responsibility, and responsiveness to the county's Minority and Women Owned Business Ordinance. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Bonfire portal, including a required Bid Table and a bid deposit. The contract includes various preferences, such as a 5 percent preference for certified Social Enterprises and Veteran-Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for construction over 2,000 dollars, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment for awards over 100,000 dollars, and strict cybersecurity and confidentiality standards. Payment is preferred through the Electronic Payables Program using a Visa purchasing card.