Tire Recycling

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2026-ITB-38 for the recycling of used tires for the 2027 calendar year. The successful vendor will be responsible for the coordination, shipping, and transportation of tires from the ACUA Solid Waste Facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, to an approved recycling facility. The scope includes the collection of approximately 275 tons of standard tires, including car, light truck, and semi-road truck tractor and trailer tires, as well as an estimated 5 tons of agricultural, heavy equipment, and oversized tires. Bids are requested on a per ton basis, and all prices must be F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid. To be considered, bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check for 10 percent of the total bid, not to exceed 20,000 dollars, along with state certification and operating permits for the recycling facility used. Mandatory submissions include various DocuSign PowerForms covering ownership disclosure, non-collusion, and certifications regarding investment activities in Iran and prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus. The contract requires adherence to the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, equal opportunity employment standards, and the New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Law for chemical labeling. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the ACUA e-Procurement Portal by November 25, 2026.