1-RFP Front Load Containers 2026.pdf

Request for Proposals (RFP26107) Front Load Containers

RFP Submittals Due:

March 16th 2026, at 2:00pm

Issued By:

City of Fargo Solid Waste Department

2301 8 Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102

Proposals must be submitted to: www.fargond.bonfirehub.com Please contract Bonfire Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to your submission.

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City of Fargo Request for Proposals Front Load Containers

INTRODUCTION

The City of Fargo is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified vendors to provide Front Load

Steel Containers.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals or accept what is, in its judgment, the submittal(s) which is/are in the City's best interest. The City reserves the right, in the best interests of the City, to waive any technical defects or irregularities in any / all submittals.

Discussions may be conducted with responsible vendors whose submittals have an opportunity to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award for the purpose of classification to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, the solicitation requirements.

Vendors will be selected by an evaluation committee and will be based on the qualifications of the vendors.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Vendors shall submit proposals online at fargond.bonfirehub.com/.

Proposals will be received via Bonfire no later than:

2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time on Monday, March 16th, 2026, named "Front Load Containers".

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

Any questions or comments regarding the proposal should be submitted to:

Operations: Procurement:

Dave Rheault Tanner Smedshammer Solid Waste Route Supervisor Purchasing Manager Phone: 701.241.1497 701.241.1528 DRheault@FargoND.gov Tanner.Smedshammer@FargoND.gov

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Schedule Item Date

RFP Posted February 23, 2026

Proposals Due Monday, March 16th, 2026, at 2:00pm

Commission Approval March 30th, 2026

Tentative Order April 2026 mailto:DRheault@FargoND.gov mailto:Tanner.Smedshammer@FargoND.gov

GENERAL

The City of Fargo is requesting proposals for the purchase of brown and white Front Load Steel Containers. Award will be made per container size and product with consideration given to construction, delivery, and cost.

Successful vendors shall ensure that their containers are compatible with the industry standards and the City of Fargo’s front load trucks. Any alterations to the containers to make them compatible with the City’s fleet will be the responsibility of the vendor.

New containers requested include:

STEEL FRONT LOADING CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS

YES NO

Slant top Container with minimum 12-gauge sides and 10-gauge bottom ___ ___

Fully welded seams ___ ___

Fully welded 3-way flared fork pockets ___ ___

Manufacturer’s standard latest and current design and production models ___ ___

Containers delivered with lids and drain plugs ___ ___

Primed inside and out ___ ___

Standard dark brown color available ___ ___

Standard white color available ___ ___

Containers suitable for use in downtown and apartment settings ___ ___

Containers are nestable ___ ___

Containers meet all ANSI safety specifications ___ ___

High Density polyethylene lids ___ ___

Containers shall include wheel kits or skids as specified ___ ___

*Please define manufacturer’s design.

PAYMENT

The City of Fargo will remit payment within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. The contractor must include reference number (RFP26107) on invoice.

Shipping Terms

The F.O.B point for any product ordered as a result of this solicitation shall be:

Fargo Solid Waste

2301 8th Avenue North

Fargo, North Dakota 58102

EVALUATION

All Proposals received on time will be opened, in a non-public setting. Proposals will first be reviewed to ensure compliance with the terms of this RFP. Non-compliant or non-responsive Proposals may be rejected. The City will then evaluate the Proposals in accordance with the criteria listed below.

Quality of Product 30% Experience with Company 20% Cost / Delivery 50%

Total 100%

In its evaluation, the City may investigate the qualifications of a vendor under consideration, require confirmation of information furnished by the vendor, and require the vendor to provide additional information or evidence of qualifications for the Services described in this RFP.

PROPOSAL FORM

RFP26107

2026 Front Load Containers

CITY OF FARGO-SOLID WASTE

Company Name: __________________________________

Container Make: __________________________________

METAL BROWN

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL DELIVERY DATE

60 2 YARD

30 3 YARD

40 4 YARD

60 6 YARD

50 8 YARD

METAL WHITE

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL DELIVERY DATE

20 2 YARD

15 4 YARD

20 8 YARD

(Contact Name) (Signature)

(Title) (Phone) (Date)