When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 27, 2026.

It was issued by Metro. The work is located in Portland, Oregon, United States; Oregon City, Oregon, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Licensed or experienced battery collection and recycling service provider. Expertise in transporting and processing automotive and lead-acid batteries. Established collection equipment and container replacement capabilities. Reliable local or regional service coverage in Oregon. Demonstrated ability to maintain recurring pickup schedules and manage material volumes.

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Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Portland, Oregon, United States; Oregon City, Oregon, United StatesPosted: August 14, 2026Deadline: September 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Portland, Oregon seeks a vendor to provide collection equipment, scheduled removal, transportation, processing, and marketing services for automotive and other lead-acid batteries under a three-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of four years of experience transporting, processing, and marketing automotive and other lead-acid batteries
Must have a history of responsible management, accountability, and compliance with federal, state, and local permits and regulations
Must have sufficient operational capacity to handle Metro's volume of automotive and other lead-acid batteries
Must have a history of managing trucking and transportation operations with a priority on public safety
Must be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State to conduct business in Oregon
Must maintain required insurance coverages including Commercial General Liability, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Pollution Liability
Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by August 27th, 2026.

Proposals due by September 3rd, 2026.

Contract term begins January 1st, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 27, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Metro

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Portland, Oregon is seeking a vendor to provide transportation, processing, and marketing services for automotive and other lead-acid batteries. The selected vendor will provide collection equipment for the batteries and maintain accessible, clean disposal areas.

Services will include removing full battery containers, promptly replacing them with empty containers, transporting and processing collected batteries, and marketing the processed materials as applicable. Removal services must be performed on a regular and reliable schedule to meet operational needs and prevent on-site material accumulation. The contract period will be three years.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 27, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Metro. The work is located in Portland, Oregon, United States; Oregon City, Oregon, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Licensed or experienced battery collection and recycling service provider
Expertise in transporting and processing automotive and lead-acid batteries
Established collection equipment and container replacement capabilities
Reliable local or regional service coverage in Oregon
Demonstrated ability to maintain recurring pickup schedules and manage material volumes

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