This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Melbourne, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Melbourne is requesting bids from qualified firms for Scrap Metal Recycling Services through out the city. Bids/Proposals received after the scheduled time for opening will not be considered. Bid/Proposals received late will be returned to the Bidder/Offeror unopened.Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Small Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. All prospective bidders/proposers are hereby cautioned not to contact any member of the city of melbourne staff or officials other than the specified contact person. Deadline for Questions: March 03, 2020 by 3:00 PM ET When required by the ITB, the bidder must submit the bid bond in the amount required with their bid. Bid bonds will be returned to unsuccessful bidders, the successful bidder must submit a performance bond specified in the ITB prior to award of contract. The bid surety bond will not be returned to the successful bidder upon the posting of the performance bond, the successful bidder must submit a payment bond in the specified in the ITB prior to award of contract. Bidders shall submit in sealed package: one original bid, signed, and dated (labeled "original"),one complete copy (labeled "copy"),one electronic copy (thumb drive) in pdf format titled "master bid" (excel format for ITB form(s) issued in excel). Include electronic copy without confidential/proprietary information in Separate file titled "redacted bid" - if applicable. A Pre-Bid Conference is not scheduled for this ITB. City reserves the right to have contractor's records inspected and audited to ensure compliance with this contract. At city's option or upon contractor's written demand, such audit will be performed by an independent third party at city's expense. However, if contractor is found to not be complying with this contract in any way, contractor shall reimburse city for all costs associated with the audit, along with any discrepancies discovered, within thirty (30) days after completion of the audit