Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑call scrap‑metal recycling services throughout Monterey County. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, containers, transportation, weighing, and reporting required to collect, haul, and recycle scrap metal generated by Caltrans operations. Bids must be submitted by the extended deadline of May 19, 2026, and the contract is expected to run for three years, from June 2026 through May 2029.
• Provide lockable steel containers, rain‑proof covers, and all necessary handling equipment on a 24‑hour on‑call basis.
• Perform weighing on certified public scales under a licensed weighmaster, retain weight tickets, and submit monthly tonnage reports with AMM price screenshots.
• Maintain required Motor Carrier Permit, Weighmaster License, and insurance; no subcontracting is permitted.
• Payment is based on a revenue‑share model where the contractor pays Caltrans a percentage of the gross tonnage revenue; all costs must be included in the bid rate.
• Preference incentives are available for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises.