Logistics Freight RFP
Sims Metal, one of the world’s leading metal recyclers along with Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS), a leader in ITAD, e-waste, decommissioning and recovery, are seeking to standardize their transportation network. Sims Lifecycle Services has 6 North American facilities and Sims Metal has 230+ North American facilities.
Overview of the RFP Process
Below are five separate RFPs:
- Drayage RFP (Sims Metal and SLS) (Active)
- Truckload RFP (Closed)
- Less-Than-Truckload RFP (Closed)
- Southwest Region – Oklahoma Specialty Equipment (Roll-Off, End Dump, Flatbed, Van) 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.
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 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)
- East Coast RFP_DRAYAGE_OVERVIEW_INSTRUCTIONS-final-JAN 25.docx
- East Coast (NJ NY PA MD)-DRAYAGE-SCHEDULE-2-RATES-FEES-final-JAN 25.xlsx
SOUTHEAST (VA) (CLOSED)
- SOUTHEAST RFP_DRAYAGE_OVERVIEW_INSTRUCTIONS-final-JAN25.docx
- SOUTHEAST (VA)-DRAYAGE-SCHEDULE-2-RATES-FEES-final-JAN25.xlsx
WEST (CA,NV) (CLOSED)
- WEST (CA,NV) RFP_DRAYAGE_OVERVIEW_INSTRUCTIONS-final-JAN25.docx
- WEST (CA,NV)-DRAYAGE-SCHEDULE-2-RATES-FEES-final-JAN25rev1.xlsx
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
- SM Truckload Overview/Instructions (Jan 2023 final)
- SM TL Roll Off End Dump Flatbed Van OK (Jan 2023 final)
- Safety Video (Dec 2020)
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:
- Truckload (Van & Flatbed Only): Overview/Instructions
- Truckload (Van & Flatbed Only): Exhibits/Bid Proposal
- Truckload: Truck Safety Presentation
- Auction Guide
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:
If you have any difficulty opening and/or downloading these files, please contact Stephen McCleary, Logistics Manager at 630-473-6041 or send us an email.