MN USPFO New Ulm Scrap Metal Recycling

Quick Summary

The United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO) – Minnesota is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the sale of surplus scrap metal located in New Ulm, MN. This opportunity requires contractors to provide containers, remove scrap metal, and make payment to the U.S. Treasury. Bids are due by March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for:

• Supplying and placing two roll-off containers (20-30 cubic yards each) at two specified locations in New Ulm, MN (New Ulm Armory and New Ulm Field Maintenance Shop).
• Picking up full containers within 48 hours of notification and immediately replacing them with empty ones.
• Weighing the removed scrap metal on certified scales and providing a weight slip transaction report to the Direct Sales Officer.
• Securing all loads during transport. The approximate net weight of scrap metal is 10,000 pounds, consisting of unseparated ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sale of Surplus Property (One-time use agreement)
• Set-Aside: None specified
• Payment Terms: Half of the payment is due prior to pickup, with the remaining half due to USPFO within 10 days after pickup. Payment for the scrap metal will be based on weight removed minus a container fee. Acceptable forms of payment are certified check or money order only, made payable to "US Treasury."
• Bid Due: March 11, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
• Published: March 6, 2026

Eligibility & Submission

• Eligibility: Bidders must be at least 18 years old, provide their Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN), and not be delinquent in paying debts to the United States from prior surplus property purchases. Certain government and contractor employees are prohibited from bidding.
• Submission: Bids can be delivered in person, mailed, or emailed. Emailed bids are the preferred method and should be sent to ariel.d.gould.civ@army.mil. Telephonic bids will not be accepted.
• Evaluation: The Government reserves the right to refuse all bids. The bid acceptance period is 15 calendar days.

Additional Notes

Property is offered "as is" and "where is" with no warranty. Bidders are cautioned to inspect the property before bidding. All questions should be directed to Ariel Gould at ariel.d.gould.civ@army.mil.