Lithium Ion Battery Recycling

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department has issued Request for Information RFI-27-0467 to gather market research and logistical input for a comprehensive battery management program. The objective is to identify qualified businesses capable of the pickup, transportation, and recycling of approximately 5,000 UN3091 Lithium Ion batteries generated monthly across five different sites on an as-needed basis. A unique technical requirement of this project is that the batteries are enclosed in epoxy or gel casings that obscure serial numbers, requiring the vendor to remove these casings to access the batteries. As this is an RFI and not a formal solicitation, it is intended for planning purposes and does not constitute a contractual obligation or a request for pricing. However, the City is seeking detailed vendor feedback on required documentation, pricing models, and recommendations for the staging, labeling, and preparation of embedded-battery equipment. Future contractors will be expected to adhere to strict civil rights nondiscrimination provisions, maintain a written heat safety plan for outdoor workers in both English and Spanish, and meet specific insurance and indemnification standards. Interested parties must submit their responses in electronic PDF format, including a signed cover letter and a questionnaire not exceeding twenty pages, by the October 15, 2026 deadline.