Marketing of Class A Recyclable Materials Collected from Within the City of East Orange

The City of East Orange issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Marketing of Class A Recyclable Materials Collected from Within the City of East Orange, with this document serving as Addendum #1. This addendum clarifies points raised during the pre-proposal conference for a project focused on securing a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive processing and marketing services for the municipality's Class A recyclable tonnages. The core objective is to efficiently manage and sell collected recyclables, contributing to the city’s waste management strategy. The original RFP was advertised on June 29, 2021, outlining the city's need for specialized expertise in the recycling sector. This addendum directly addresses critical questions and outlines the evaluation criteria, providing essential guidance for prospective bidders. Contractor qualifications for this vital service emphasize a strong track record, specifically requiring respondents to demonstrate extensive experience in successfully completing contracts of similar size and scope, particularly in providing processing and marketing services for recyclable tonnages equivalent to those generated in East Orange. Furthermore, the evaluation heavily weighs the relevance and extent of the respondent's overall qualifications in recycling processing and marketing. A critical component includes the respondent's payment history to municipal customers and their compliance record, specifically scrutinizing the absence of violations, fines, or notices of violations from any governmental agency within the past five years. While a pre-proposal conference was held on July 7, 2021, this addendum focuses on the clarification of requirements rather than announcing new mandatory meetings. The original submission deadline for proposals was firmly set for July 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., following the initial advertisement of the RFP. This addendum serves to provide detailed information on the evaluation criteria, guiding bidders on how their proposals will be assessed across factors such as experience, qualifications, payment history, compliance, and the reasonableness of cost, which accounts for 40% of the total score. Proposers were advised that for any further questions or concerns regarding the solicitation, direct contact should be made with Lisa L. Jackson at (973) 266-5162. No specific requirements for bid security, performance bonds, or payment bonds are detailed within this addendum.