Recycling Processing Services

The City of Iowa City is seeking a qualified vendor to provide recycling processing services. The selected vendor will receive recyclable materials collected by the City and transport them to a separate processing facility. The vendor will be responsible for processing and marketing the recyclable materials. The City aims to maximize the diversion of clean recyclables from the waste stream, minimize residual material sent to landfill, and form a cooperative partnership with the vendor. The contract term will be for five years with an option to renew for three years. • The vendor must provide a receiving site for recyclable materials within five miles of Iowa City limits. • The vendor must provide a separate site for processing, storage, and marketing of recyclable materials. • The vendor must transport materials from the receiving site to the processing facility. • The vendor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, and infrastructure to fulfill contract obligations. • The vendor must maintain accurate weight and transaction records for the duration of the agreement.