NIGP 08540: Bags, Osnaburg

NIGP 08540 Bags, Osnaburg (Item code) covers polyethylene trash and recycle bags in standardized sizes, colors, and closure types that state and local governments procure for municipal waste management. The City of Richardson, Texas issued an Invitation to Bid (solicitation 4426, due April 28, 2026) for an annual requirements contract with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $300,000 for twelve line items of blue recycle bags, black standard bags, clear bags, and extra-large recycle bags in wire-tie, flap-tie, and drawstring closures. The bags must meet specified film thickness (1.3–2.0 mils for black and clear, 1.5 mils for blue), dart impact strength of at least 60 grams, and withstand a five-foot drop when filled to 30 pounds. The City requires bidders to maintain a physical business location within a 100-mile radius of ZIP Code 75080. Award criteria weighted price (30%), experience and qualifications (30%), specification compliance and added value (30%), and reputation (10%). Bidders must submit manufacturing capability documentation, quality control procedures, evidence of ASTM testing compliance (ASTM D-1709 and ASTM D-1894), and references from at least five customers and three comparable municipal contracts within the past five years.

Recent activity is limited to the Richardson solicitation. The contract carries a twelve-month initial term with four one-year renewal options under the same terms, firm pricing for the initial period, and potential CPI-U adjustments for renewals. The City requires written questions by April 10, 2026 and held a pre-bid conference on April 7, 2026 via Zoom. No incumbent vendor is identified. All defective bags are deducted from invoices, with replacement required at no cost within thirty days of notification. Bidders must disclose M/WBE certification status for informational purposes only; no set-aside designations are mentioned. Bidders must certify compliance with federal debarment requirements and Texas state law prohibitions on boycotts of Israel, firearm entities, and energy companies.