Tire Collection and Recycling

The City of Toledo’s DPS/Division of Urban Beautification is soliciting bids for a contract to provide tire collection, hauling, and recycling services at the 2026 Clean Toledo Events. The contractor is expected to supply all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and services to collect tires from event locations, transport them, and ensure their proper recycling or disposal. The anticipated number of events ranges from one to three, dependent on bids and available funding. The contract requires compliance with local regulations, detailed bid submissions with certified forms, and proof of insurance. Vendors must submit multiple mandatory documents including tax compliance, equal employment opportunity affirmations, minority business enterprise commitments, child support affidavits, proof of workers’ compensation, liability insurance listing the City as an additional insured, and a signed contract by the vendor’s CEO or president. Bid bonds set at 2.5% of the bid amount are required, with performance bonds and a Project Labor Agreement mandated if the contract value exceeds $40,000 and $100,000 respectively. Bid submissions must be completed via the City’s online PlanetBids portal by the deadline of February 17, 2026, following strict electronic submission guidelines and document checklists. The contract allows the City the discretion to award full or partial contracts, reject any or all bids, and select based on “Best Bid Criteria” without a formalized evaluation matrix. Invoicing is processed through the City of Toledo Division of Accounts, requiring submission of purchase order-referenced invoices either by mail or email. While the contract type is not explicitly stated, it appears to be a service contract with firm-fixed-price characteristics. Special requirements include adherence to the City’s Buy American policy, debarment and suspension certifications, living wage compliance, minority business enterprise participation goals, and child support compliance affidavits. There are no explicit federal FAR clauses or packaging and marking requirements. Overall, the procurement emphasizes regulatory compliance, thorough documentation, and timely submission to support the City’s urban beautification efforts through the proper removal and recycling of tires at community events.