NIGP 08535: Bags, Muslin

NIGP 08535 Bags, Muslin (Item) covers polyethylene trash and recycle bags in multiple sizes, colors, and closure configurations that state and local governments procure for solid-waste collection and management. The City of Richardson, Texas solicited an annual requirements contract in March 2026 for twelve line items of bags ranging from 30"×37" standard black and blue recycle bags to 44"×47" clear bags and 27"×52" extra-large recycle bags, with technical specifications including film thickness of 1.3–2.0 mils, dart impact strength of at least 60 grams, and the ability to withstand a five-foot drop when filled to 30 pounds. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal governments; the Richardson procurement suggests city public works and waste-management departments are the primary users. Award criteria emphasize price (30%), experience and qualifications (30%), specification compliance and added value (30%), and reputation (10%), and successful bidders must maintain a physical business location within a 100-mile radius of the city.

The City of Richardson's Invitation to Bid (solicitation 4426) closed on April 28, 2026, with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $300,000 and contract terms of twelve months with four optional one-year renewals. The procurement required bidders to provide minimum five customer references, documentation of manufacturing capability and quality-control procedures, evidence of ASTM compliance (ASTM D-1709 and ASTM D-1894), and proof of at least three comparable municipal contracts completed within the past five years. A pre-bid conference was scheduled for April 7, 2026 via Zoom, and written questions were due by April 10, 2026. All manufacturing, printing, packaging, and delivery costs must be included in bid pricing; defective lots require replacement at no cost to the City within thirty days of notification. No set-aside designations were mentioned, though bidders were required to disclose M/WBE certification status for informational purposes only.