Story County seeks bids for a dropoff recycling program covering collection, hauling, processing, and marketing of recyclables at seven sites. Bids due December 1, 2026, 9:00 AM. Virtual prebid meeting November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM. Contract term 1 year with two renewal options. Performance and payment bonds required at 100%. Insurance required. Award based on experience, past projects, operating plan, quality, cost, and past performance. Questions due November 18, 2026.
Bids are due by 9:00 am on December 1, 2026. The contract is expected to start January 1, 2027. As stated: all bids are due by 9:00 am on december 1, 2026.
Invoices are paid within 45 days of receipt. As stated: these bills shall be paid by the county not more than 45 days after receipt of invoices.
The contract is awarded to the bidder most advantageous to the county based on experience, similar projects, operating plan, quality, cost, and past performance. As stated: evaluation criteria to be considered are: 1 experience of the firm 2 previous projects similar to this one 3 operating plan, support services, and convenience of program 4 quality of bid proposal 5 cost of the bid 6 past performance history.
The county reserves the right to determine bidder competence. As stated: the county reserves the right to determine the competence of a bidder.
Default may result in termination and damages. As stated: the terminating party may pursue judicial proceedings to collect damages under iowa law.
Questions must be submitted by 12:00 pm on November 18, 2026. As stated: story county will be accepting questions from november 4, 2026, through 12: 00 pm, november 18, 2026.
Collusion, lack of competency, or default on a previous contract may cause disqualification. As stated: evidence of collusion among bidders, lack of competency, or default on a previous contract for failure to perform, among other conditions, may be considered cause for the disqualification of bidders.