Metals Collection and Recycling

The contract for Metals Collection and Recycling under solicitation number 2026-GEN-0053 is issued by the California Department of General Services, Contract & Purchasing Services Division, with the Place of Performance located in Sacramento, CA. The solicitation is open to responses until June 9, 2026, and is targeted toward contractors capable of delivering professional services related to the collection and recycling of metals, as detailed in Attachment 2 and further defined in Exhibit A (Scope of Services). The CONTRACTOR is responsible for managing project execution, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with California labor laws, including prevailing wage requirements under Section 1720 of the California Labor Code, as well as health and safety guidelines from the California Division of Industrial Safety and the CDC. All work products and data generated under the contract become the sole property of the County upon creation, with strict confidentiality obligations prohibiting unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information without prior written approval. Payment is structured on a time-and-expense reimbursement basis, subject to a Maximum Total Payment Amount outlined in Exhibit C, with invoices to be submitted electronically by the 15th of the month following service and paid within 30 days of receipt. The contract includes no automatic renewal options; any modifications, expansions, or additional fees require formal amendment and Board approval. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating carriers with an A.M. Best rating of A:VII or higher, claims-made policies with retroactive coverage and a minimum three-year extended reporting period, and full equivalent coverage for all subcontractors. The CONTRACTOR must also comply with affirmative certifications, including bi-annual reporting of SCERS-eligible employees, adherence to lobbying disclosure laws, maintenance of financial records for four years post-performance, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and compliance with nondiscrimination statutes. No small business or socioeconomic status certifications are required, nor are UEI, CAGE codes, or packaging specifications referenced. Key personnel changes require prior written approval, and the CONTRACTOR has no authority to bind the County or act as its agent, ensuring clear separation of advisory and governmental functions. No formal evaluation factors, source selection criteria, or pricing tables are provided, leaving the contract value unspecified beyond the cap defined in Exhibit C.