Kalmar Landfill - Post Burn Ferrous Recycling

The contract pertains to the transportation and recycling of post-burn ferrous material generated at the Olmsted County Waste-to-Energy Facility and destined for recycling at the Kalmar Landfill in Minnesota. The project seeks bids from qualified metal recycling vendors to handle the collection and processing of ferrous materials, with a contract value estimated between 500,000 and 2 million dollars. The solicitation, identified as RFB2025-156, was posted on January 31, 2025, with a response deadline of February 21, 2025. The primary point of contact is Derek Mullenbach, the Contracts Manager for Olmsted County. The contract falls under the NAICS code 562920, which covers materials recovery facilities, indicating its focus on recycling services. The procurement process involves detailed submission requirements, including compliance with specific bid procedures and cybersecurity rules, with proposals to be submitted electronically via Ion Wave. The project emphasizes the importance of timely responses and clear communication, with the potential for the contract to support environmentally sustainable waste management practices by recycling ferrous metals derived from waste-to-energy operations. This initiative aligns with broader municipal efforts to promote recycling and sustainable resource recovery, ensuring proper handling of materials that would otherwise be disposed of as waste. The comprehensive bidding process and specified contract terms aim to secure a reliable vendor capable of efficiently managing the transportation and recycling of ferrous materials from the landfill site.