RFQ - MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING SERVICES

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) 13262
DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING & CONTRACTING
ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING SERVICES
1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may submit the version
of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version thereof.
1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the County of
San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet before the Date and Time
listed in Schedule.
1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email to the Contracting
Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front desk with either (i) electronic files
on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently mark such submissions with the RFQ number on the
outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting Officer, in writing,
as a question ("Question"). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the
"Discussions" functionality in BuyNet.
2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule for Question
submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.
3. QUOTE FORMAT
3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than signature pages,
converted and searchable formats are preferred.
3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.
4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION
4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.
4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within each
exhibit.
4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and order.
4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each page.
4.1.4. Cost/Price information:
4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price shall be inclusive of
all proposed compensation.
4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:
4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code 7920.000, et
seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject to disclosure, and the
County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.
4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit and to
provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:
4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from disclosure
pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal Information), PII (Personally
Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health Information);
4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from disclosure
under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.
4.2.3. The "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked as
"CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY."
4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit where it is needed to
respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit (for example
"See response 1 contained within the 'CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY' exhibit for staff Social Security
numbers").
4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or proprietary, the
County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare the submission non-
conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any other appropriate action. (Note:
Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not confidential under the California Public Records Act).
5. QUOTE EVALUATION
5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror compliance, availability,
price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the County.
5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health, environmental, and
economic impact of Offeror's proposed products and/or approach to providing goods and/or services, in accordance with

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Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related
to the goods or services sought.
5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and Offeror's proposed
approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant information in their
quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.4. When evaluating an Offeror's cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the overall total cost
to the County.
5.5. Reserved.
6. COUNTY COMMITMENT
6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of Offeror's costs
incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any reimbursable cost in anticipation
of a contract award.
6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any of its respective
officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures (other than those arising under a
definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).
6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.
6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete, including, but
not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of quotes; the County's evaluation
and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of negotiations is subject to the disclosure requirements
and withholding exemptions of the California Public Records Act.
6.5. Pursuant to County Charter 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject to the County's
requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and efficiently by an independent contractor
than by persons employed in the Classified Service.
6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County reserves the right
to award a contract to a resulting entity.
7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE
7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or related documents,
Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.
7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required, including, but
not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if applicable, information that can be
obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements, conditions, and other attributes). Neither the selected
Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any price adjustment or other relief based upon information that was
discovered or should have been discovered through due diligence.
7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any diligence
material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives, contractors, or consultants. Such
information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections, which may or may not prove to be correct.
7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral responses to
Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any officer, agent, or employee of
the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ, except as explicitly provided for in this RFQ.
8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or its officers and
employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related to this RFQ or Offeror's quote,
must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the
Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt to contact any other County personnel about this
solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ or by law. Any improper contact may, at the County's sole
discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from consideration for contract award.
8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County's sole
determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition, Offeror may be removed
from consideration for award.
8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, , or other communications with the County
regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.
9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES
9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave the County's
employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective contractors, or any person acting

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in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County's Contracting Officer. This paragraph does not prevent
the employment by Offeror of a County employee who has initiated contact with Offeror.
10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract with, and shall
reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of Supervisors finds that special
circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:
10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the governing
body;
10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as officers,
principals, partners, or major shareholders;
10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions of subsection
11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the area of service to be
performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the contract or its service
specifications; and
10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3 serve as
officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.
10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work under the
agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management, or ownership relationship
exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with Sections 11.1 and
11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance affecting these provisions.
11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE 18662
11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of California (out-of-state
invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise Tax Board Form 590, there may be a
backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior to the first payment from the County, new suppliers
or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect information must submit new forms to the County (forms are
available from the Franchise Tax Board website listed below).
11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If Offeror has
already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and the response remains valid,
Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure to submit the required forms will result in
withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise Tax Board websites, listed below, for tax forms and
relevant information regarding non-resident withholding, including waivers or reductions. The County will not give
Offerors any tax advice. It is recommended that Offerors speak with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for
guidance.
Franchise Tax Board Websites:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/
11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858) 694-2060, or mail
originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92123. The P.O. Number or Contract
Number (if available) and "California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662" must appear on fax cover sheet and/or the
outside of the mailing envelope.
12. W-9 FORM
12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with the County.
13. RESERVED
C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS
1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS
1.1. Submit a completed and signed Offeror's Cover Page (PC600) form
* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf
1.2. Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)

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* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf
1.3. Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
* All Offerors are encouraged to complete this form to support County data collection.
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf
1.4. Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).
* Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT
2.1. Confirm "YES/NO" to Offeror's acceptance of the requirements of Exhibit A, Statement of Work (SOW).
YES NO
2.1.1. If your organization has exceptions to the SOW requirements, indicate your proposed changes in your response.
Provide explanations to support any alternative standards/language being proposed. Failure to specifically reject a
proposed requirement will be deemed acceptance.
2.2. Technical Approach:
2.2.1. Describe Offeror's complete recycling process from intake to final disposition of materials. Description should include:
2.2.1.1. Data destruction process, including sanitization methods (physical or logical) standards used and chain-of-
custody controls.
2.2.1.2. How data-bearing devices are hanged onsite versus offsite.
2.2.1.3. Process for pickup, transportation, and secure handling of materials.
2.2.1.4. Response times, scheduling flexibility, and capacity for large or irregular loads.
2.2.1.5. Reporting metrics available.
2.2.2. Explain how Offeror will ensure that no e-waste is exported illegally or sent to landfills or incinerators.
2.2.3. Describe how Offeror will separate, recover, and process key commodities (metals, plastics, batteries, displays, etc.).
2.2.4. Describe how Offeror will maintain compliance with federal, state, and local e-waste regulations including hazardous
waste handling.
2.3. Offeror's Experience:
2.3.1. List all relevant certifications and provide proof of current accreditation.
2.3.2. Provide the following information:
2.3.2.1. Examples of experience providing mobile electronic device recycling services for commercial businesses and
local or regional municipalities.
2.3.2.2. The County of San Diego is committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity for local
workers and qualified small, local, disabled veteran-owned, and other under-utilized businesses. Include any
information about your business ownership, training, hiring, or other practices that could meet the County's goal
of furthering equity.

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2.3.3. Provide at least three (3) references for customers your organization has provided mobile electronic device recycling
services to in the past five (5) years of a similar scope to the County's requirements. Do NOT use County of San
Diego staff as a reference. In no more than one (1) page per reference, provide the following:
2.3.3.1. Name, title or position of reference.
2.3.3.2. Reference company/organization name and purpose.
2.3.3.3. Reference contact information (address, phone number, and email address).
2.3.3.4. Information will be requested during reference checks, such as, services completed, project length of time, any
problems encountered, and resolutions reached.
2.4. Offeror's Personnel Experience:
2.4.1. Provide names and titles for all personnel who will be assigned to perform the required mobile electronic device
recycling services, outlining their roles and responsibilities.
2.4.2. Confirm "YES/NO" if your organization has adequate staff available year-round to meet the requirements outlined in
the Exhibit A - Statement of Work (SOW):
YES NO
2.4.3. Provide resumes for the personnel assigned to perform the required mobile electronic device recycling services,
outlining the pertinent years of experience performing recycling services including any certifications held.
2.4.4. Provide an organizational chart that details the personnel assigned to support this project. The chart should include
general lines of reporting to ensure effective project management and communication.
2.4.5. Provide a list of all subcontractors being utilized to perform services related to this agreement. For each proposed
subcontractor, provide the following information:
2.4.5.1. Subcontractor(s) or independent contractor(s) name and business address.
2.4.5.2. Describe the roles and tasks to be performed by subcontractor(s).
2.4.5.3. Provide an overview of the subcontractor's experience that supports their ability to perform the related work.
2.4.5.4. Describe how Offeror's proposed performance monitoring approach ensures that the subcontractor(s) or
independent contractor(s) achieves performance standards and outcomes.
2.4.5.5. Subcontractor location(s) and certifications.
3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT
3.1. Submit a completed Payment Schedule.
4. EXHIBIT 4 - ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4.1. Confirm acceptance "YES/NO" of the County of San Diego's Draft Agreement (including insurance requirements):
YES NO
4.1.1. If "NO", provide a detailed list of exceptions to the terms and conditions, the nature of its concern, and what terms the
Offeror is willing to accept.
Note: The Offeror will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions of the Contract to which it does not take
exception to. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude that exceptions are so numerous and/or
material as to make Offeror's response to the solicitation unacceptable.
5. EXHIBIT 5 - CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY
5.1. Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2.

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D. REQUIRED FORMS
(RESERVED)
E. STATEMENT OF WORK
1. Scope of Work/Purpose
Contractor shall provide mobile electronic device recycling services on an as-needed basis to multiple County of San Diego
(County) departments. Contractor shall recycle used County-issued mobile electronic devices, remove all after market data and
applications, and resale/reuse with reimbursement to the County. The County is committed to sustainability practices, and the
Contractor shall commit to such practices. If recycling or resale/reuse is not possible, the Contractor shall perform a complete
destruction of the device(s) and will meet environmental standards for disposal of materials. Contractor shall provide these services
in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
The County does not guarantee, nor can it ensure, any minimum or specific quantities or volume of business during the agreement
period or any extension. The demand for services may fluctuate due to seasonal variations, special events, and operational needs.
Actual order volume and frequency may vary monthly or yearly.
2. Background Information
The County of San Diego wants to make informed decisions around the disposal and/or repurposing of devices previously used by
the County. Use of enhanced security protocols reduces adverse incidents involving cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
Mobile handheld device data may include information originating or transferred from a desktop computer. Sending and receiving
electronic mail, browsing the Web, storing, and modifying documents, delivering presentations, and remotely accessing data are all
possible functions performed on mobile handheld devices. These devices may also have specialized built-in hardware, such as a
camera, a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, reduced-size removable-media card slot and a range of wireless interfaces,
including Wi-Fi and Blue Tooth. Maintaining physical control of the device and reducing exposure of sensitive data prior to the
data's destruction are critical.
3. Target Population and Geographic Area
3.1. Target Population: Contractor shall provide the services described herein to all County Departments that require mobile
electronic device recycling services.
3.2. Geographical Area: Contractor shall provide the services described herein at various County Departments throughout San
Diego County.
4. General Requirements for Service Delivery
4.1. Contractor shall provide mobile electronic device recycling services to requesting County Departments.
4.2. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding mobile electronic device removal,
transportation, recycling, and disposal, and relevant environmental, occupational health and safety, and data security standards.
4.2.1. Contractor shall follow existing law under the California Electronic Waste Recycling Act (EWRA) of 2003 with
updates from Senate Bill (SB) 1215.
4.2.2. Contractor shall follow guidance from the National Center for Electronics Recycling.
4.2.3. Contractor shall comply with federal universal waste regulations found in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) Part 273.
4.2.4. Contractor shall comply with state universal waste management standards found in Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 23
of the California Code of Regulations.
4.2.5. Contractor shall recycle mobile handheld devices and permanently destruct and dispose of SIM and external memory
cards following The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-88r1, International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) 14001, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) universal waste processes.
4.2.6. County will wipe and remove personal identifier data before submitting to contractor..
4.2.7. County will provide Contractor a written certification of data security wipe per individual device following DoD
Manual 5220.22, Vol. 2.
4.3. Contractor shall coordinate with County Departments and County Department Representatives (CDR) to provide services.

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4.4. Contractor shall provide a main point of contact for support, billing, and logistics, during standard business hours of Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST.
4.5. Contractor shall attend an initial orientation meeting with the County's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to
services being provided to review scope, expectations, and logistics.
4.6. Contractor shall attend additional meetings with the COR on an as-needed basis.
4.7. Contractor shall notify the COR within three (3) business days when there is a change in key management and direct service
personnel working under this contract. The notification shall include a plan to ensure services continue with minimal impact.
4.8. Contractor shall provide a streamlined mobile device testing process and certification of handheld device data wipes that
include overwriting and possible physical destruction permanently to prevent others from retrieving information.
4.9. Contractor shall provide internal quality control testing for permanent data destruction.
4.10. Contractor shall continually assess and develop requirements to improve inventory control and oversight for security
measures.
5. Specific Requirements for Service Delivery
5.1. Mobile electronic devices shall include cell phones, smartphones, tablets, removable media cards, Bluetooth devices
(including headphones, speakers, keyboards, and mice), and mobile hotspots.
5.2. Contractor shall follow a waste management system that conforms to ISO 14001:2015 standards and Responsible Recycling
(R2v3 or newer version) standards and federal universal waste regulations.
5.3. Contractor shall provide notification (electronic tracking and receipt to include make, model, serial number, and, if
applicable, memory card or SIM) to requesting County department of receipt of devices shipped from County Departments
to Contractor site.
5.4. Contractor shall provide no cost data destruction to include but not limited to device contacts list, logs for both outgoing and
incoming calls, voicemails, sent and received email and text messages, downloads and other folders, search histories,
photos, stored applications, and GPS and camera data.
5.5. Contractor shall provide no cost destruction of peripheral device settings including but not limited to Bluetooth data.
5.6. Contractor shall provide memory card and SIM destruction which completely and permanently destroys after market data
and applications found on devices.
5.7. Contractor shall conduct proper testing and validation back to the County for active phone lines for security precautions
before resale. If phone lines are still active, Contractor shall notify the County Department, and Departments will deactivate
within five (5) business days from notification.
5.8. Contractor shall provide an electronic end-of-life certification to County Departments for mobile devices that are destroyed.
Certification is to be provided through email within fourteen (14) calendar days or sooner upon receipt of devices.
5.9. Contractor shall maintain secured no cost delivery processes to ensure the integrity of devices from pick-up point to delivery
of devices to destruction or recycle site. Delivery shall be Free on Board (FOB) Origin.
5.10. Contractor shall provide bill-of-lading or shipping documentation for each location and provide a copy of the treatment
and/or recycling/disposal receipt.
5.11. Contractor shall compensate for fair market value (FMV) prices as specified in Exhibit C, Pricing Schedule for the mobile
electronic devices that are of resale/reuse value based on competitive industry rates, for same make and model.
5.12. Contractor shall reimburse to the Department of Purchasing and Contracting (DPC) the mobile device buy-back value at
FMV.
6. Data Collection and Reporting Requirements
6.1. Contractor shall comply with ad hoc reporting requests from the COR. All requested ad hoc reports shall be provided to the
COR within three (3) business days of the initial request unless otherwise coordinated with the COR.
6.2. All reports shall be provided in a sortable Excel format unless otherwise noted.
6.3. Quarterly Business Reports: Contractor shall provide a quarterly report to the COR by the 15th of the month following the
end of the contract quarter. The quarterly report shall be cumulative by the end of the contract year and include the following
information:
6.3.1. County contract number
6.3.2. County Department name and address
6.3.3. County Department point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address
6.3.4. Date of service(s)
6.3.5. Location of service(s)
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6.3.7. Device status (recycled, disposed, refurbishment or reused)
6.3.8. Proof of end-of-life destruction by serial number, make, and model
6.4. Monthly Departmental Reports: Contractor shall provide a monthly cumulative tracking report for each County Department
that has submitted mobile electronic devices for recycling to the CDR and COR by the 15th of the following month. The
monthly reports shall include the following information:
6.4.1. County contract number
6.4.2. County Department name and address
6.4.3. County Department point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address
6.4.4. Date of service(s)
6.4.5. Location of service(s)
6.4.6. Device make and model
6.4.7. Device status (recycled, disposed, refurbishment or reused)
6.4.8. Proof of end-of-life destruction by serial number, make, and model
7. Emergency Events and Declared Disasters
7.1. The intent of this contract is for daily operations; however, in an emergency event or declared disaster by the County,
Contractor shall service the County during such an emergency under the same terms and conditions that apply during regular
standard non-emergency/disaster conditions. This contract may be subject to unusual usage. Emergency events or declared
disasters may be rare occurrences.
7.2. Emergency Requests
7.2.1. Emergency requests require completion within one (1) business day. If completion will take longer than one (1)
business day, approval shall be obtained from the COR or CDR via phone call or e-mail. This applies even during
County-observed holidays.
7.2.2. Contractor shall not bill any additional fees for emergency requests.
7.2.3. Contractor shall coordinate with CDR for all emergency requests.
7.3. Emergency/Disaster Response
7.3.1. In the event of a declared local, state, or federal emergency, Contractor shall provide twenty-four (24) hours a day,
seven (7) days a week emergency orders to all County Departments.
7.3.2. Disaster/Emergency Response Time: Emergency calls one (1) hour or within a timeline approved by the County, which
may take place outside standard business hours.
7.3.3. Emergency Resolution Time: Contractor shall make its best efforts until the issue is resolved.
7.3.4. Contractor shall provide COR with an organizational chart that includes key administrative personnel and their after-
hours phone numbers and/or cell phone numbers for use in emergencies or disasters. These numbers shall be kept
confidential and supplied only to County-authorized personnel. Contractor shall report any changes to the COR within
three (3) business days.
7.3.5. In the event that the Contractor's site is closed due to a disaster or emergency, Contractor shall contact the COR and
inform them of the closure at the earliest possible opportunity.
8. Sustainability Requirements
8.1. The County is committed to a sustainable environment and environmental stewardship. The County's environmental
stewardship priorities include reducing or diverting solid waste, reducing electricity and water usage, reducing greenhouse
gas emission, reducing stormwater pollution, and reducing the use of hazardous substances.
8.2. The Contractor's environmental practices shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
8.3. The Contractor shall prioritize environmentally sustainable materials and processes, including using recycled paper with at
least 30% post-consumer content and soy-based inks.
8.4. The Contractor shall minimize waste and energy consumption throughout the production process and ensure that all
packaging materials and recyclable.
8.5. The Contractor shall provide an annual report detailing the sustainability practices implemented and the environmental
impact of the services provided, including data on recycled content, energy use, and waste reduction.
8.5.1. The report shall contain a product-by-product "Green Report" identifying (by quantity and dollar amount) the items
purchased that meet or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency's post-consumer-based content standard (30%).
9. Local Small Business
9.1. The County is dedicated to fostering small business opportunities in the County of San Diego. In alignment with Policy B-
53, the County of San Diego supports the creation of sustainable opportunities for small business participation.
9.2. Contractor shall meet with the COR to identify further opportunities to work with suppliers within the small business
community.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) 13262
DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING & CONTRACTING
ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING SERVICES
F. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
CELL PHONES/SMARTPHONES
For scrap, Fair Market
Item # Description Price per Value Comments
Pound (lb.) (FMV) Price
1.1 Apple iPhone X/XR/XS and older For scrap only.
1.2 Apple iPhone SE
1.3 Apple iPhone 11
1.4 Apple iPhone 11 Pro
1.5 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
1.6 Apple iPhone 12
1.7 Apple iPhone 12 mini
1.8 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
1.9 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
1.10 Apple iPhone 13
1.11 Apple iPhone 13 mini
1.12 Apple iPhone 13 Pro
1.13 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
1.14 Apple iPhone 14
1.15 Apple iPhone 14 Plus
1.16 Apple iPhone 14 Pro
1.17 Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
1.18 Apple iPhone 15
1.19 Apple iPhone 15 Plus
1.20 Apple iPhone 15 Pro
1.21 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
1.22 Apple iPhone 16
1.23 Apple iPhone 16 Plus
1.24 Apple iPhone 16 Pro
1.25 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
1.26 Apple iPhone 16e
1.27 Apple iPhone 17
1.28 Apple iPhone 17 Pro
1.29 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
1.30 Apple iPhone Air
2.1 Samsung Galaxy S20 and older For scrap only.
2.2 Samsung Galaxy S21
2.3 Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
2.4 Samsung Galaxy S21+
2.5 Samsung Galaxy S22
2.6 Samsung Galaxy S22+
2.7 Samsung Galaxy S23
2.8 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
2.9 Samsung Galaxy S23+
2.10 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
2.11 Samsung Galaxy S24
2.12 Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
2.13 Samsung Galaxy S24+