Processing, Marketing and Sale of Recyclable Materials & Metals

The City of Edinburg is seeking a qualified vendor to provide end‑to‑end recyclable‑materials processing services. The contractor will receive recyclable commodities from the city’s drop‑off center and other collection programs, sort and process them, store the processed material, market and sell the commodities, and handle transportation logistics. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with the possibility of renewal, and the city will issue purchase orders on an as‑needed basis. The vendor must comply with all applicable environmental regulations, provide weight‑ticket documentation, submit monthly tonnage reports, and offer fair‑market pricing for each commodity. Bids are due electronically by September 8, 2026. • Scope includes receipt, sorting, processing, storage, marketing, sale, and transport of paper, cardboard, plastics (PETE, HDPE), glass, and metals (scrap, aluminum cans, tin/steel). • Contractor must identify and obtain approval for Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) used for processing. • Monthly reporting of tonnage and revenue required; invoices paid only upon receipt of reports. • Pricing must be based on published market rates (Official Board Markets, American Metal Market, etc.). • Contract term: 1 year, with possible extensions; no subcontracting without city consent. • Required insurance coverage (general liability, workers’ comp, automobile liability) and compliance with Texas procurement laws. • Estimated annual volume ≈ 838 tons across all commodities.