Sale of Scrap Metal

The County of Boone is soliciting bids for an annual contract to purchase and remove scrap metal generated by its Road & Bridge Department. The contractor will be responsible for loading, transporting, weighing, and delivering the metal, receiving payment based on net weight. The contract runs from December 1 2026 through May 31 2027 (six months) with optional extensions up to November 30 2029. Bidders must be registered on the IonWave electronic bidding platform, provide required insurance, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including E‑Verify and debarment certifications. • Contract period: 6 months (potentially extendable to 3 years) • Material: approx. 70 tons of mixed scrap metal per year (estimated 35 tons for the initial 6‑month period) • Payment: per‑ton price (bid on $/ton) – contractor paid after each removal based on net weight • Delivery: contractor must arrange pick‑up at two County facilities; County staff will assist with loading • Mandatory insurance: $2 M commercial general liability, $500 k employers’ liability, $2 M auto liability, plus workers’ comp • Bid submission deadline: 19 Oct 2026 2:00 PM CT (online via IonWave or sealed hard copy) • Pre‑bid site visit optional; contact Greg Edington (573‑449‑8515) for scheduling • Contractor must hold bid firm for 6 months after award and may be required to remove accumulated scrap quarterly within two weeks of notice.