Mobile Electronic Device Recycling Services

The County of San Diego, California is seeking a contractor to provide mobile electronic device recycling services. The agency needs to properly dispose of cell phones, smartphones, tablets, removable media cards, Bluetooth devices, and mobile hotspots. This project solves the problem of securely and responsibly disposing of surplus mobile technology while protecting sensitive government data. The scope of work requires the contractor to follow a waste management system conforming to ISO 14001:2015 standards, Responsible Recycling (R2v3 or newer) standards, and federal universal waste regulations. The selected contractor must provide electronic tracking and receipt notifications to the county, detailing the make, model, serial number, and any memory or SIM cards for all shipped devices. Additionally, the contractor must perform no-cost data destruction for all device contents and completely destroy memory cards and SIM cards. The contractor must provide a bill-of-lading or shipping documentation for each location alongside copies of the treatment and recycling or disposal receipts. Eligible bidders must perform the work onsite and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency will award a contract for a performance period of one year. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for these services. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 16, 2026. Responses to the solicitation can be submitted digitally via email or through an online portal.