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City of Glendale·California

SURPLUS SALE OF SCRAP ALUMINUM WIRE ITEMS

Closes 9/17/2026$5k – $30kInvitation for Bid
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Description

The City of Glendale is offering a single 20‑yard container of scrap aluminum wire for sale on an “all‑or‑none,” as‑is basis. Interested vendors must submit a single quote via the Planet Bids portal by the deadline, provide a $500 deposit (refunded only if the container is returned within 48 hours), pay the purchase price within ten days (cash, money order, cashier’s check, or company check only), and remove the container within 30 days of receipt. No warranties are given, and sales tax will be added if the vendor does not supply a seller’s permit. This opportunity is ideal for companies that recycle, process, or otherwise market bulk scrap metal. • One 20‑yard container of scrap aluminum wire – quantity = 1, all‑or‑none sale. • Must submit one electronic bid via Planet Bids by 9/17/2026 11:00 a.m. PT. • $500 deposit required; refundable only with container return within 48 hours. • Payment due within 10 days of receipt; removal required within 30 days.

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Contact

Jeff White

(818) 937-8966

Key dates

Opened
9/14/2026
Closes
9/17/2026
Duration
30 days

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Wholesale
NAICS
562212
Solicitation №
IFB #26-118

Budget estimate

$5,000 – $30,000

The container likely holds roughly 15–25 tons of aluminum wire. At current scrap aluminum market rates (approximately $1,000–$1,500 per ton), the total purchase price would be in the $15,000–$37,500 range. Adding the mandatory $500 deposit (refunded only if the container is returned) and potential sales‑tax adjustments, a realistic earnings window for the winning vendor is roughly $5,000 – $30,000, depending on the price quoted and the vendor’s ability to resell the material at market rates.

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