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?

Recycling and materials recovery companies experienced with ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Licensed waste transportation and processing operators. Firms equipped to handle CFC-containing appliances and tires on rims. Companies with container delivery, hauling, processing, and commodity marketing capabilities. Vendors able to provide reliable service throughout a four-year contract.

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Transportation, Processing, and Marketing Services for Recyclable Metals, CFC Appliances, and Tires

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Overview

Transportation, Fleet & Logistics

Portland, Oregon, United States; Oregon City, Oregon, United StatesPosted: August 5, 2026Deadline: September 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

A four-year contract is sought for container provision, collection, transportation, processing, and marketing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, CFC appliances, and tires on rims. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, with questions due August 27, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of four years of experience transporting, processing, and marketing ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, CFC appliances, and tires on rims
Must be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State to conduct business in Oregon
Must provide clean, covered, leak-proof, painted 40-yard drop box collection equipment
Must maintain valid licenses and satisfactory driving records for all drivers
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Pollution Liability
Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Must have sufficient operational capacity to handle Metro's volume of materials
Must have a history of responsible management and compliance with permits and regulations

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

Pre-proposal conference: August 12th, 2026

Deadline for questions: August 27th, 2026

Proposal due date: September 3rd, 2026

Contract start date: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 27, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Metro

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DESCRIPTION

The contracting entity seeks a vendor to provide transportation, processing, and marketing services for ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) appliances, and tires on rims. The selected vendor will provide collection containers for each material stream at the designated public disposal area.

The vendor will be responsible for removing full containers promptly and replacing them with empty containers to help maintain a clean and accessible disposal area. Services will also include transporting and processing the collected materials and marketing the resulting recyclable commodities.

The contract period will be four years. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by August 27, 2026.

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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?: Recycling and materials recovery companies experienced with ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Licensed waste transportation and processing operators
Firms equipped to handle CFC-containing appliances and tires on rims
Companies with container delivery, hauling, processing, and commodity marketing capabilities
Vendors able to provide reliable service throughout a four-year contract

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