Iron and Metal Recycling

The City of Seattle is seeking qualified vendors to collect ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal generated by the City. The vendor will provide on-call removal services using vendor-provided containers placed at various departmental facilities, and will manage material in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The City seeks vendors who can support reliable collection, ensure safe handling and storage of materials, provide transparent and market-based reimbursement to the City, and maximize recycling value and reduce waste. The contract will be for five years with one two-year extension allowed at the option of the City. • The vendor must possess a valid scrap metal business license that meets or exceeds the applicable license requirements set forth in RCW 19.290 during the duration of the Contract. • The vendor must have a receiving facility within the Greater Duwamish Manufacturing and Industrial Center (DMIC) if bidding on "SALE OF SCRAP METAL (DELIVERED TO BIDDER'S FACILITY)". • The vendor must provide clean, leak-proof, covered units in multiple sizes, pick up filled containers within required timeframes, and manage material in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • The vendor must make monthly payments for materials received within 15 days of month-end, based on contracted reimbursement percentage, paid directly to the applicable City Department by check or other method as agreed upon.