Community E-Waste Collection Event

Background
Sedgwick County, located in south-central Kansas, is one of the most populous counties in the state with a population exceeding 528,000. The county aims to minimize solid waste and enhance recycling efforts through a community E-waste collection event. This initiative is part of their broader mission to improve solid waste collection efficiency while reducing financial impacts on citizens.

Work Details
The contractor will organize and execute a county-wide community E-waste collection event from April 23, 2026, to May 2, 2026. The event will occur at the Sedgwick County West Yard, located at 4701 S. West St., Wichita, KS. Specific requirements include:

1. Collaborating with county staff to set up the collection site by 5:00 PM every Wednesday during the event.
2. Providing qualified workers for the event and specifying their number.
3. Supplying all necessary equipment such as trucks, trailers, gaylords, pallets, and forklifts.
4. Ensuring all collected e-waste is removed from the site by the following Wednesday at 5:00 PM.
5. Recycling all electronic equipment at compliant facilities and adhering to federal, state, and local regulations.
6. Maintaining documentation of hazardous component removal and recycling processes.
7. Accepting a wide range of electronic items including computers, televisions, batteries, and more.

Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon Board of County Commissioners approval and will last for one year.

Place of Performance
Sedgwick County West Yard, 4701 S. West St., Wichita, KS.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must have a minimum of five years' experience in similar services and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. They must also provide proof of insurance meeting specified minimum requirements including general liability and pollution liability coverage.