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 189 North American facilities.

Overview of the RFP Process

Below are five separate RFPs:

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.

Drayage RFP (Sims Metal and SLS)

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 WORD Documents provides background information and instructions on how to submit your proposal.  The EXCEL document is the worksheet for your Fees and Rates. Click to Open/Download:

Exhibits/Bid Proposal

EAST COAST(NJ NY PA MD) (CLOSED)

SOUTHEAST (VA) (CLOSED)

WEST (CA,NV) (CLOSED)

Automated Loading NJ CA Yards

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

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:

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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