Ames Ionwave #2026-130

City of Ames, Iowa Solicits Recycling Processing Services for Municipal Recyclables

The City of Ames, Iowa is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive recycling processing services for municipal recyclables. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Iowa (Purchasing Department, Resource Recovery) - Services Requested: - Receive, process, sort, and market approximately 2,500 tons annually of curbside-collected recyclables - Materials include mixed paper, cardboard, glass containers, plastic containers with twist-off lids, and metal cans - Provide all necessary labor, equipment, and facilities - Operate a receiving site with: - Minimum 14-foot vertical clearance - Indoor or wind-protected area - Scale for weighing loads - Ability to accommodate collection trucks and transfer trailers - Deliver monthly market index reports, annual composition studies, and contamination feedback - Support public education and outreach on recycling - Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations - Manage rejected loads and residual waste disposal - Notable Requirements: - Annual estimated tonnage: 2,500 tons - Revenue sharing options requested in cost proposals - Accurate recordkeeping and reporting required - Initial contract term: 2 years, with three 1-year renewal options - Notable Vendors Downloading Bid Documents: - IBP - Powers Outdoor Contracting LLC - SCHUPAN & SONS, INC. - Waste Management of Iowa Inc. - No specific OEMs are named, as this is a service-based procurement.

Description

The City of Ames, Iowa is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide recycling processing services. The selected firm will receive recyclable materials collected by the City, with the goal to divert clean, marketable recyclables from the waste stream, minimize landfill disposal, and support education, outreach, and cost-effective recycling operations. The contract term is initially two years starting July 1, 2026, with options for three additional one-year renewals. The firm must provide receiving, processing, sorting, and marketing of recyclables, comply with all applicable laws, and provide monthly reporting and composition studies.

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