Sale of Recyclable Materials

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking a contractor to receive, process, and sell recyclables. The contractor will be responsible for accepting recyclables from the City and processing them for use in manufacturing new products. The contract has a term of two years, with three one-year options to renew. The City will deliver approximately 14,000 to 16,000 tons of recyclable material to the contractor annually. The contractor will be paid based on the adjusted base price, which is calculated using the composite index price and the City's share of the net price. Some key points of this contract include: • The City will deliver recyclables to the contractor's receiving site, which must be located within a 15-mile radius of the City-County Building. • The contractor will be responsible for weighing the recyclables and providing daily and monthly reports to the City. • The contract includes a performance bond requirement and insurance requirements. • The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to comply with the terms and conditions.