Processing Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) from Commercial Sources

The City of Quesnel is soliciting proposals for a contractor to sort, process, and market Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) received from commercial sources at the Quesnel Landfill in British Columbia. The selected contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, and facilities to handle, crush, and bale materials to industry marketable standards. A critical operational requirement is the timely removal of OCC from the designated drop-off area to ensure accumulation does not exceed the adjacent concrete-block wall during operating hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. The contract requires the contractor to research and establish markets for the processed materials and provide monthly reports on marketed quantities and values alongside monthly invoicing. Compliance requirements include maintaining a site-specific Health and Safety Plan signed by a qualified professional, adhering to WorkSafe BC regulations, and ensuring employees are paid a living wage within a six-month grace period. Proponents must provide a City of Quesnel business license upon signing and submit a detailed proposal including a fee estimate based on unit rates per month or tonne. The City maintains broad discretion in the award process, including the ability to negotiate scope changes, accept non-compliant proposals, or split the award among multiple contractors. The agreement may include two one-year extensions provided the City gives three months' written notice.