Opportunity
Seattle Park District Opengov #ITB# SU0-6732
Seattle Solicits Iron and Metal Recycling Services for City Departments
Posted
May 29, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
ITB# SU0-6732
NAICS
562920, 562998, 423930
This opportunity involves the City of Seattle seeking vendors for iron and metal recycling services to support Seattle Public Utilities and other city departments. - Government Buyer: - City of Seattle, FAS - Purchasing division - Primary user: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) - OEMs and Vendors: - Previous contractor: Seattle Iron and Metals Corp - New pool of qualified vendors to be established - Products/Services Requested: - Collection and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal - On-call removal services with clean, leak-proof, covered containers in multiple sizes - Placement of containers at various city facilities - Routine drop-off of scrap metal at vendor locations - Certified weight tickets and monthly reporting required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Environmental compliance with federal, state, and local regulations - Responsible material handling and storage - Licensing and comprehensive reporting - Transparent, market-based reimbursement to the City for recycled materials (approx. $175,000 anticipated) - Contracts open to use by multiple city departments
Description
This Invitation to Bid aims to establish a pool of qualified vendors to collect ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal generated by the City of Seattle. The City requires on-call removal services with vendor-provided containers at various facilities and the ability to drop off scrap metal at vendor locations. Vendors must provide clean, leak-proof, covered containers, timely pickups, and manage materials in compliance with regulations. The contract supports reliable collection, safe handling, transparent reporting, and market-based reimbursement to the City. Seattle Public Utilities will be the primary user, with other departments potentially utilizing the contract.