NIGP 08515: Bags, Burlap or Jute

NIGP 08515 Bags, Burlap Or Jute (Item) represents the supply of polyethylene and specialty bags for waste management and recycling operations at state and local government facilities. State and local governments procure under this code primarily trash and recycling bags in bulk quantities, with suppliers required to meet ASTM performance standards for film thickness, dart impact strength, slip coefficient, and drop resistance. Cities and counties represent the primary issuing bodies; the recent solicitation activity shows municipal governments consolidating their bag sourcing through single-vendor annual requirements contracts to standardize bag types, closure options, and pricing across operations.

The City of Richardson issued an RFP (Solicitation 70526) in May 2026 for an annual requirements contract covering recycle and trash bags with a response deadline of June 16, 2026. The scope specifies four polyethylene bag types—blue recycling bags in two sizes, black trash bags, and clear trash bags—available with wire ties, tie flaps, or drawstring closures, with annual volumes ranging from 100 to 35,000 units across 12 line items. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience supplying recycle and trash bags to similarly sized municipalities with three references from jurisdictions served within the prior three years. Evaluation favors price (30 points), qualifications and experience (30 points), specification compliance and added value including post-consumer recycled content of 10–20 percent (30 points), and reputation and references (10 points). The contract runs one year from award with four one-year renewal options and allows City termination with 60 days' notice. Texas-based vendors with ten or more full-time employees must certify compliance with state prohibitions on boycotting Israel and energy companies if the award exceeds $100,000. Proposals are submitted electronically through Bonfire Hub.