Countywide Sale of Scrap Metal

Orange County, Florida, is soliciting bids for a countywide scrap metal sale and recycling contract, managed by the Procurement Division. The scope of work requires a contractor to provide removal and recycling services across at least five concurrent locations, including high-security sites such as courthouses and correctional institutions. The contractor must adhere to strict performance timelines, ensuring pickups occur within 24 hours of notification and maintaining the capability for emergency response within two hours. The contract is based on an invitation for bids where the award is granted to the lowest responsive and responsible respondent, with specific bid preferences available for registered Service Disabled Veteran businesses. The contractor is required to maintain a reasonable accounting system for five years and make monthly payments to the Orange County Commissioners based on a percentage of gross receipts, minus Florida Sales Tax. Mandatory requirements include Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, E-Verify compliance, and adherence to anti-human trafficking laws. Submissions must be made exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by December 15, 2026, and must include a reference form and a fee schedule for various scrap metal types, including copper, aluminum, and stainless steel. The initial contract pricing remains firm for one year.