RECYCLABLES ACCEPTANCE PROCESSING AND MARKETING AND RELATED SERVICES

The City of Allentown is seeking a vendor to provide recyclables acceptance, processing, and marketing services. The contract includes the collection of recyclable materials from the City's curbside collection program, Recycling Drop-Off Center, and other city facilities. The vendor will be responsible for processing and marketing the collected materials. The contract has an initial term of five years, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods. Key aspects of the contract include: • The City reserves the right to enter into one or more contracts for the acceptance, processing, and marketing of recyclable materials. • The vendor must obtain a valid business license and provide required insurance to execute the contract. • The contract commencement date is January 1, 2026, unless the City and contractor agree to commence sooner. • The City will not execute a contract with a vendor that has not obtained a valid business license or has failed to provide required insurance.