The City of Allentown issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the collection and recycling of covered devices and other e-scrap. The contract was awarded to Electronic Recyclers International Inc. The scope of work includes the collection, transportation, dismantling, salvage, sale, reuse, and/or recycling of computer and electronic scrap as part of the City's Electronics Recycling Program. The program is in accordance with the Pennsylvania Covered Device Act (CDRA), Act 108 of 2010. Key points of contact include Sarrah McNeil, the Purchasing Agent, and Rubina Kale.
• The RFP was issued on August 29, 2022, and bids were due by September 12, 2022.
• The award was approved by the Allentown City Council on October 5, 2022.
• The contract requires the vendor to obtain a valid business license and provide required insurance.
• The City will not execute a contract with a vendor that has not obtained a valid business license or has failed to provide the required insurance.