Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery - Household Battery Recycling - 2027/2028 Battery Recycling
Eaton CountyCounty · Charlotte, MI- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Jared Bogdanov-Hanna
- (517) 543-3686
The 30-second brief
The Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery is requesting proposals for a year-round household battery collection program servicing four locations in Eaton County, Michigan. The work includes proper transportation, sorting, packaging, and recycling of household batteries, providing 55-gallon steel or plastic drums, and managing manifests and regulatory compliance. Submissions are due by October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Contractors must provide proof of state and laboratory certifications, compliance history, and insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability and motor vehicle liability.
Alkaline, Alkaline/Zinc Large, Lead Acid (Non-Automotive Type), Wet Lead Acid, Nickel Cadmium, High Mercury Batteries, Nickel Metal Hydride, Zinc Carbon/Alkaline, Lithium, Lithium Thionyl, Lithium Ion, Lithium Ion Cell Phone, Lithium Sulfur Dioxide, Button Cells, Other, Transportation Fee, DOT Drums for Storage/Transportation
Price, experience, approach
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Summary
The Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery is requesting proposals for a year-round household battery collection program servicing four locations in Eaton County, Michigan.
The work includes proper transportation, sorting, packaging, and recycling of household batteries, providing 55-gallon steel or plastic drums, and managing manifests and regulatory compliance. Submissions are due by October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Contractors must provide proof of state and laboratory certifications, compliance history, and insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability and motor vehicle liability.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Experience
- Approach
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
17- Alkaline
- Alkaline/Zinc Large
- Lead Acid (Non-Automotive Type)
- Wet Lead Acid
- Nickel Cadmium
- High Mercury Batteries
- Nickel Metal Hydride
- Zinc Carbon/Alkaline
- Lithium
- Lithium Thionyl
- Lithium Ion
- Lithium Ion Cell Phone
- Lithium Sulfur Dioxide
- Button Cells
- Other
- Transportation Fee
- DOT Drums for Storage/Transportation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Signature Page
- Cost Proposal Household Battery Collection
- Brief Synopsis
- Related Project Experience
- Description of On-Site Activities
- List of Qualified Staff
- List of On-Site Equipment
- Contact Information for Transfer
- Disposal
- Recycling Facility
- Contingency Plan
- List of Acceptable/Unacceptable Materials
- Recycling
- Compliance
- Certifications
- Submit to
- https://www.eatoncounty.org/1390/Requests-for-Proposal
- Scope location
- Charlotte, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Eaton County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.eatoncounty.org/1390/Requests-for-Proposal. For questions, contact Jared Bogdanov-Hanna.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Eaton County in MI, 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jared Bogdanov-Hanna at (517) 543-3686. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Alkaline, Alkaline/Zinc Large, Lead Acid (Non-Automotive Type), Wet Lead Acid, Nickel Cadmium, High Mercury Batteries, Nickel Metal Hydride, Zinc Carbon/Alkaline, Lithium, Lithium Thionyl, Lithium Ion, Lithium Ion Cell Phone, Lithium Sulfur Dioxide, Button Cells, Other, Transportation Fee, DOT Drums. 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: "Price, experience, approach" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Eaton County?
All active and historical solicitations from Eaton County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Eaton County 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: Signature Page, Cost Proposal Household Battery Collection, Brief Synopsis, Related Project Experience, Description of On-Site Activities, List of Qualified Staff, List of On-Site Equipment, Contact I. Review the full document from Eaton County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Charlotte, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.