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

The City of Redding will sell to the highest bidder used lead-acid batteries for recycling. In addition, the City will be recycling UPS units and car battery jump starters. The City anticipates having approximately 35,000 pounds of lead-acid batteries for sale each year, which includes motorcycle and gel cell batteries. This estimated amount is for evaluation purposes only. The City reserves the right to have more or less than the estimated amount. The City of Redding reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, in part or in their entirety. In addition, the City will award any resulting purchase order in a manner consistent with the City Purchasing Ordinance. The contract term shall be January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. If mutually agreed upon, with all prices, terms and conditions remaining the same, the contract may be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year periods, through December 31, 2028. The Vendor providing these services shall fully comply with the most current laws and regulations as set forth by Federal, State and local agencies which pertain to the packaging, handling, transportation, storage and disposal of these batteries. The batteries are located at the City of Redding's Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2255 Abernathy Lane, Redding, California. The facility's hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding City Holidays. The Vendor shall provide approved storage bin(s) with lids, equipment, material and labor to load the batteries, including, but not limited to, all necessary handling apparatus and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for Vendor's employees. The Vendor shall make certain that the batteries are loaded so as to prevent damage, leakage of lead or acid, or short circuits, and shall comply with all State of California, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for hazardous materials. Other City departments may request battery pickup services on an "as-needed" basis. These pickups will be rare in occurrence, but pickups from other locations within the City of Redding may be requested from time to time. Vendor shall be willing to coordinate with other departments when needed. Technical, Specification, Quotation and General Conditions Information: Tyler Nash, Buyer tnash@cityofredding.org Question Deadline 10/28/2024 at 5:00 PM PT The cut-off date and time for receiving questions regarding this bid All inquiries must be made in writing and may be submitted to the buyers email address quotes@cityofredding.org Bid date notes: Mailing envelope or email subject line is to be clearly marked with the following notation: "Quotations for Schedule No. 5535