Sims Metal, the world’s largest publicly listed recycler metal along with Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS), the global leader in electronics reuse and recycling, are seeking to standardize their transportation network. Sims Lifecycle Services has 6 North American facilities and Sims Metal has 82 North American facilities.

Overview of the RFP Process

Below are five separate RFPs:

  • Southwest Region – Oklahoma Specialty Equipment (Roll-Off, End Dump, Flatbed, Van) RFP – ACTIVE
  • Truckload RFP (Closed)
  • Drayage RFP (Sims Metal and SLS) (Closed)
  • Less-Than-Truckload RFP (Closed)
  • White Glove (Loose) Pick-Ups RFP (Closed)

Within each RFP are two documents, a Word file and an Excel file, in Microsoft Office 2003 format.  To open a file place the cursor over the name of the file, and click once to view RFP.

Southwest Region - Oklahoma Specialty Equipment (Roll-Off, End Dump, Flatbed, Van) RFP

Please follow the instructions in the SM Truckload Overview/Instructions letter (Word document) . Complete the SM TL Roll Off End Dump Flatbed OK.xls spreadsheet. The Safety Video document provides an overview of safety information that we ask all drivers to review before entering one of our facilities.

Exhibits/Bid Proposal

Truckload RFP (Sims Metal and SLS) (Closed)

Please follow the instructions in the Truckload RFP letter (word document). Complete Schedule 2.1a Carrier Profile & Information in its entirety then complete Schedule 2.2 series are for only those moves and lanes in which you have consistent availability of equipment. Schedule 2.3 concerns the FSC. Click to Open/Download: Click to Open/Download:

Drayage RFP (Sims Metal and SLS) (Closed)

Please follow the instructions in the Drayage RFP letter (word document). Complete Schedule 2.1a Carrier Profile & Information in its entirety then complete Schedule 2.2 series are for only those moves and lanes in which you have consistent availability of equipment. Schedule 2.3 concerns the FSC.  The drayage lanes are available in their entirety (ALL Regions) or by Region (States Listed).  Each are a separate spreadsheet to complete.  Please select the Worksheet(s) that best fit your area of coverage. Click to Open/Download:

Drayage: Overview & Instructions

Drayage: Exhibits/Bid Proposal

Drayage: Safety Presentation

 

Automated Loading NJ CA Yards

Less-Than-Truckload RFP (Closed)

Please follow the instructions in the Less-Than-Truckload RFP letter (word document – Overview/Instructions). Complete Exhibits A Carrier Profile & Information in its entirety.  Exhibits B through D series are for freight analysis, exhibit E concerns the FSC (Excel File – Exhibits/Bid Proposal). Click to Open/Download:

White Glove (Loose) Pick-Ups RFP (Closed)

Please follow the instructions in the White Glove (Loose) Pick-Ups RFP letter (word document). Complete Exhibits A Carrier Profile & Information in its entirety.  Exhibits B through D series are for freight analysis, exhibits E and F concerns the FSC. Click to Open/Download:

Questions?

If you have any difficulty opening and/or downloading these files, please contact Stephen McCleary, Logistics Manager at 630.473.6041 or send e-mail.

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