City of Jersey City RFP for Commingled Recyclable Materials Disposition
City of Jersey CityCity · Jersey City, NJ- Due
- Jan 13, 2021
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 13, 2021
- Contract term
- 2 years
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Jersey City is authorizing the award of a competitively bid contract to Sims Municipal Recycling of New York, LLC for the disposition and marketing of commingled recyclable materials. The contract is for two years with options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms.
Affirmative Action Amendments to Law against Discrimination, Contract itself, Proof of business registration, Supplemental Affirmative Action Agreement, Affirmative Action Employee Information Report
Required Format, Technical Specification / plan, Prior experience with similar cities, Personnel, Revenue %, Commitment to diversity
SUMMARY
The City of Jersey City is authorizing the award of a competitively bid contract to Sims Municipal Recycling of New York, LLC for the disposition and marketing of commingled recyclable materials. The contract is for two years with options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Required Format
- Technical Specification / plan
- Prior experience with similar cities
- Personnel
- Revenue %
- Commitment to diversity
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Affirmative Action Amendments to Law against Discrimination
- Contract itself
- Proof of business registration
- Supplemental Affirmative Action Agreement
- Affirmative Action Employee Information Report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- SIMS AGREEMENT
- Sims Municipal Recycling 7.21.20
- SIMS REPORT AND MATRIX
- SIMS REQ
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Jersey City?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 13, 2021. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Jersey City in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Affirmative Action Amendments to Law against Discrimination, Contract itself, Proof of business registration, Supplemental Affirmative Action Agreement, Affirmative Action Employee Information Report. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Required Format, Technical Specification / plan, Prior experience with similar cities, Personnel, Revenue %, Commitment to diversity" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Jersey City?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Jersey City are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Jersey City regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: SIMS AGREEMENT, Sims Municipal Recycling 7.21.20, SIMS REPORT AND MATRIX, SIMS REQ. Review the full document from City of Jersey City for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Jersey City, New Jersey. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.