City of Phoenix #RFI-27-0467

Phoenix RFI for UN3091 Lithium-Ion Battery Pickup and Recycling

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is gathering information about a safe, compliant program for managing its UN3091 lithium-ion batteries. - Buyer: City of Phoenix — Water Services Department, Phoenix, Arizona. - Opportunity type: Request for Information only; it is not a purchase commitment or formal solicitation. - Estimated volume: Approximately 5,000 batteries per month, with as-needed pickup from five City sites. - Requested services and capabilities: Pickup and transportation, battery handling and possible disassembly, recycling, suitable containers, monthly processing capacity, pricing and fees, preparation and staging, documentation, startup support, and experience serving municipal or high-volume customers. - Notable handling conditions: Batteries are enclosed in epoxy or gel casings; serial numbers are not visible, and charge state and condition are unknown before pickup. The City seeks input on safe handling and information it should provide to support handling and potential future pricing. - Named OEMs or vendors: None identified.

Description

The City of Phoenix is requesting information about pickup, transportation, and recycling of UN3091 lithium-ion batteries to support planning for a safe, efficient, and compliant battery management program. The City reports approximately 5,000 batteries generated monthly, with as-needed pickup from five sites; the batteries are enclosed in epoxy or gel casings, and their charge state and condition cannot be determined before pickup. Vendors are asked to describe their requirements, capabilities, logistics, pricing models, and relevant experience. This is for information gathering only and will not result in purchases or obligate the City to buy services.

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