Invitation to Bid for Scrap Mixed Steel located at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Term Sale Agreement for mixed scrap steel, identified as Invitation to Bid #T002-26-CD. The sale is conducted by the Navy Region Southwest (NRSW) Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) and covers mixed scrap steel picked up from Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) locations, including Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, San Nicolas Island, and Catalina Heights.

• The buyer must provide current California appliance recycler certification or equivalent certification for their processing company.

• Designated California appliances will be segregated for separate pickup.

• The agreement covers various types of steel, including light and heavy steel, and may contain incidental non-ferrous metals.

• Non-ferrous metals will be purchased at a fair market price or returned to origin.

• Buyer must provide a current list of prices paid at their buy-back center upon request.

• Buyer may be required to provide roll-offs for barging to San Nicolas Island; costs associated with delivery and removal of roll-offs from the barge docking site are at the buyer's expense. Barging costs to and from San Nicolas Island are at the Navy's expense.

• Buyer must allow Navy trucks to move roll-offs on and off barges to San Nicolas Island.

• Buyer must provide proof of insurance on all vehicles used.

• Drivers must meet base access requirements at NBVC and participate in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).

• Buyer must provide standard industry size roll-off containers in good working condition, with signs indicating "SCRAP Metal ONLY" and "NO TRASH".

• Buyer must ensure containers and transportation are clean and free of debris.

• Buyer must provide weight tickets for all loads picked up within one business day.

• Bidders are encouraged to inspect materials prior to bidding.

• The buyer must represent and warrant that the property will be scrapped by melting, shredding, or other means that preclude recognition or reconstruction.

• The buyer must complete scrapping within 60 calendar days after removal.

• Agreement Period: One (1) year from commencement date, with potential for successive one-year extensions, not to exceed five (5) years total.

• Payment Cycle: Typically due within 30 days from invoice date.

• Payment Rates: Based on the awarded percentage of the published "high end" Fastmarkets American Metal Market (AMM) for export yard buying price for #1 heavy melt in the Los Angeles area. Pricing is established on the 5th business day of each month and is retroactive to the first business day.

• Submittals must be by certified carrier ONLY (no e-mailed, faxed, hand carried, or certified mail).

• Bid amount is a percentage of the Fastmarkets AMM Export Yard Buying Price.

• The bid sheet (page 9) must be completed and submitted.

• No specific set-aside requirements are mentioned.

• The agreement is a U.S. Government contract but does not obligate appropriated funds.

• Buyer assumes liability for all applicable taxes.

• Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Navy, NRSW QRP, and the United States.

• Damage to Government Property is the responsibility of the buyer.

• Buyer is cautioned about dangerous property.

• Buyer may not assign rights or delegate obligations without prior written consent.

• Disputes will be decided by the NRSW QRP Manager.

• Termination for convenience by NRSW QRP requires 30-day written notice; termination by buyer requires 60-day written notice.

• Termination for default may occur if buyer fails to perform provisions or has repeated issues with container delivery/pickup.

• Payment address is provided for company check, bank draft, or money order payable to the U.S. Treasury.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an "Announcement" for a Term Sale of Mixed Scrap Steel at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC). It serves as an Invitation to Bid for Agreement #T002-26-CD.

• The sale involves "Mixed Scrap Steel," including but not limited to pipe, reels, shelving, lockers, angle iron, plate, vehicle parts, hardware, cuttings, and California appliances. California appliances will be segregated on site.

• Approximately 573 gross tons are generated annually, though this is not a guarantee of quantity.

• The successful bidder will be responsible for providing a minimum of three (3) roll-offs on site permanently, with an additional five (5) to ten (10) available temporarily.

• Title to the property transfers to the purchaser upon removal from NBVC.

• The agreement period for Item 001 is one (1) calendar year from the start date, with potential for four (4) one-year renewals.

• The agreement will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous based on price and other factors.

• Bid Due: 2:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) on 7 May 2026.

• Inspection Period: 16-30 April 2026.

• Bid Award: No later than 2:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) on 11 May 2026.

• Start Date: 18 May 2026.

• Bid and Sale Price Determination: Bids are determined by a percentage based on the high-end price of #1 heavy melt scrap steel in Los Angeles. The sale price and monthly invoicing will be based on this bid percentage multiplied by the published high-end price on the fifth business day of the month. All transportation costs must be factored into the bid percentage.

• Submission Method: Bids must be submitted via carrier service (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.) to the address provided. Postal service is not recommended. Bids must be on the provided bid form, signed, and legible.

• Payment: Amounts due will be remitted to the "U.S. Treasury" upon receipt of an invoice.

• No specific set-aside requirements are mentioned.

• Offerors are cautioned against collusion.

• Firms that fail to respond to three or more requests for proposals or are in default may be removed from the prospective bidders list.

• Contact information for Material Inspection, Primary Contact, and Secondary Contact is provided.

• No bid deposit is required.

• Any explanations desired by potential offerors must be submitted in writing.

• Receipt of amendments must be acknowledged via email.