Iron and Metal Recycling

The City of Seattle seeks to establish a contract for the collection and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal generated across multiple departments and facilities, including Recycling and Disposal Stations and the Special Item Pickup program operated by Seattle Public Utilities. The purpose is to create a pool of qualified vendors capable of providing on-call containerized collection services and routine drop-off capabilities, ensuring compliant, safe, and efficient handling of materials such as clean aluminum, insulated copper, brass, reinforced ACRS, and other scrap types. Vendors must supply leak-proof, covered containers in multiple sizes, remove filled units within required timelines, and deliver certified weight tickets in accordance with WAC 200-360-045 that detail gross, tare, and net weights. Reimbursement will be calculated as a percentage of current market indices, such as Fastmarkets, on the day the vendor takes possession of the material, with estimated annual payments totaling approximately $175,000. Vendors are required to maintain accurate transaction records, provide monthly reporting, and ensure all activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations including RCW 19.290, WAC 308-70, and WAC 173-303. Contractors must hold and maintain a valid scrap metal business license, a current Seattle business license, and a State of Washington business license, and submit a completed W-9 form for tax identification. Proposals must be submitted through the City’s Procurement Portal by July 10, 2026, and must adhere strictly to the City’s bid table format without supplemental terms, hyperlinks, or external references. The contract will have a base term of five years with an option for a two-year extension, and vendors must maintain a 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. business-day order desk for service requests. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid, and vendors bear all risk of loss until acceptance by the City. Compliance with labor standards including prevailing wages under WAC 296-127-014(4), OSHA, and WISHA is mandatory, along with adherence to civil rights protections under Title VI and the ADA, and equal employment opportunity requirements. Vendors must carry comprehensive insurance with the City named as an additional insured on a primary, non-contributory basis, with insurers rated A- VII or higher by A.M.