Scrap Metal Collection Services

The City of Norfolk is seeking a responsible vendor to provide collection, transportation, and recycling of scrap water meters from Norfolk Utilities Combined Operations facility on a monthly rotational basis and/or on an as-needed basis. The contractor will be required to provide one 30 cubic yard open-top roll-off container at a time, meet all applicable standards set forth by the American National Standards Institute, and maintain the containers in a sanitary condition. The contractor will also be required to replace containers on a monthly basis, pick up filled containers and deliver a replacement container within 48 hours of City notification, and immediately notify the City via telephone or email if they are unable to provide service as scheduled. The contractor must possess and keep all valid licenses, business permits, and other required permits to perform the services set forth in this IFB. The city estimates around 75 tons will be scrapped over the next 5 years. Key considerations for this project include: * Providing containers that meet ANSI standards and are in serviceable condition * Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for the collection of scrap water meters * Ensuring timely replacement and pickup of containers * Complying with all applicable regulations and laws, including those related to occupational safety and health, and transportation * Providing a point of contact with a telephone number and email address * Allowing the city to visit and inspect all scrap facilities owned or controlled by the contractor * Providing reimbursement to the city for the monetary value of the scrapped meters Some of the key requirements for the contractor include: * Having 5 years of successful collecting and recycling of scrap metal * Providing a list of 2 references for whom scrap metal collection has been completed in the last 5 years * Having the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to comply with the contract and furnish the service, material or goods specified herein in a satisfactory manner * Complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations * Providing proof of insurance and maintaining the required insurance coverage throughout the term of the agreement