Kite Hill Recycling Center Management

Clemson University is seeking a qualified firm to operate, manage, and process recyclables at its Kite Hill Recycling Center (KHRC) on a three‑year contract with possible one‑year renewals. The contractor must handle daily facility operations, material receiving, processing (minimum paper and OCC, with optional plastics, aluminum/steel, pallets), staffing, equipment maintenance, commodity marketing, safety compliance, and monthly reporting. Financial proposals must include a flat facility usage fee, per‑ton processing rates for university‑generated materials, and per‑ton rates for outside materials, with optional revenue‑sharing or alternative operating approaches. • Scope: Full‑service management of a ~5,000 sq ft recycling facility (three acres) serving Clemson campus. • Required services: Operations, staffing, equipment upkeep, material handling, commodity marketing, OSHA compliance, monthly performance & financial reporting. • Minimum processing: Paper and OCC; optional processing of plastics, aluminum/steel cans, pallets, e‑waste. • Financial model: Flat facility usage fee + per‑ton processing fees for university materials + per‑ton fee for outside materials; optional revenue‑sharing models. • Contract term: 3 years initial, auto‑renew up to a total of 5 years; renewal at university’s discretion. • Evaluation criteria: Base solution technical approach, financial proposal, relevant experience, value of optional alternatives. • Submission: Technical and financial proposals submitted separately via Clemson’s online bidding portal by 9/25/2026 2:00 PM ET; questions due by 9/21/2026.