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

Ellis County is requesting proposals for recycling/removal of a stock-piled metal pile located at the Ellis County Landfill/Transfer Station. Vendor/Contractor shall submit a proposal for compensation paid to Ellis County for removal of recyclable metal from the landfill/transfer station site. Vendor shall be responsible for providing all equipment including cleanup and labor to complete this removal within 30 days of the proposed starting date. Vendor/Contractor selection shall be based on proposed compensation, completion date or other factors that may be considered appropriate by Ellis County. The vendors must provide a current copy of license to operate in the State of Kansas and a current copy of current liability insurance. Any vendor or interested party with concerns or questions regarding this request must contact Ellis County Solid Waste no later than 5 days prior to proposal deadline. Ellis County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Questions shall be directed to Justin Craig, Environmental Services Director at the Ellis County Landfill/Transfer Station at (785)-628-9449. Metal shall be weighed on Ellis Countys landfill/transfer station scale prior to removal from the site. Compensation shall be based on landfill/transfer station scale weights. Final payment must be made prior to removal of the last load leaving the landfill/transfer station. Landfill/transfer station staff shall be notified of any non-recyclable material that is found in the metal pile for proper management as per state regulations. Once the metal pile is processed the ground shall be cleaned up by vendor/contractor. Cleanup will be approved by the Landfill Foreman. Submitted proposal shall be binding for 30 days or upon vendor selection by Ellis County. Each vendor assumes all responsibility in obtaining all information required for submission of proposals and acquainting themselves with submission procedures. In presenting said proposal, vendor acknowledges acceptance of said responsibility. All proposals shall be binding upon the vendor for 30 days following opening. All proposals must be clearly identified and descriptive. Prices must not be noted on supporting literature. Proposals determined to not comply with submission criteria may be rejected. All practices, materials, supplies, and equipment shall comply with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, as well as any pertinent and applicable federal, state, and/or local safety or environmental regulations. All contractual agreements shall be subject to, governed by, and construed according to the laws of the State of Kansas. Vendor/Contractor affirms their company is licensed to operate in the State of Kansas. In submitting this proposal, the vendor declares that he/she is the only person interested in the said proposal; that it is made without any connection with any person or persons making another proposal for the same contract; that the proposal is in all respects fair and without collusion, fraud, or misrepresentation, and that he/she is qualified and authorized to make said proposal. Vendor/Contractor affirms their company is licensed to operate in the State of Kansas pertaining to the services, materials, or equipment proposed. HOLD HARMLESS: The vendor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold the Board of County Commissioners, its officers, employees, and agents, free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligation, actions, proceedings or causes of action of every kind and character in connection with or arising directly or indirectly out of this agreement and/or performance thereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all such claims, etc., relating to personal injury, infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright, or application for any thereof, or of any other tangible or intangible personal or property right, or actual or alleged violation of any applicable statute, ordinance, administrative order, rule or regulation, or decree of any court, shall be included in the indemnity hereunder. The vendor further agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for and defend any such claims, etc., at his/her sole expense and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto, even if such claim is groundless, false or fraudulent.