February 2026

CITY OF DETROIT

MARY SHEFFIELD, MAYOR

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

OUTDOOR METAL TRASH RECEPTACLES

WITH RAIN BONNET & SWING OUTDOOR

AND

OUTDOOR METAL RECYCLING CONTAINERS

WITH FLAT TOP, BOTTLE/CAN HOLE & SWING OUTDOOR

FOR

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Outdoor Metal Trash & Recycling containers (February 2026)

S PE C IF IC AT ION DE T AILS

1. WOR K INC LUDE D

The work included consists of furnishing, and delivery of Outdoor Metal Trash R eceptacles with R ain B onnet lids and Outdoor Metal Recycling C ontainers for use in general activities of the Department. Refer to the attached photographs of acceptable units (attached).

2. G E NE R AL R E QUIR E ME NTS

B ids will be considered only from vendors who offer material that is manufactured by companies that are known to be skilled and have been regularly engaged in the manufacture of material of the type, class and quantities specified herein for a period of not less than five (5) years.

Any deviations from these specifications shall be submitted with the bid in writing, with full detail of each variation with reference made to each paragraph to which the variation applies. If these variations are not submitted with the bid, the entire bid will be considered non-responsive.

Delivery time, past performance of the bidder and or the material offered, as well as price, will be considered major factors in determining the successful bidder.

Delivery time must be submitted in writing, in calendar days from the time of receipt of order. Total quantity to be purchased is outlined on the Quantity pages of each units. S maller orders shall be placed until full amount is purchased.

All R eceptacles shall be new and warranted free of manufacturing defects. If defective, supplier will replace it at no cost to the C ity of Detroit.

All items shall be packaged in a means to protect against the environment as recommended by the manufacturer at the time of delivery.

3. VE NDOR R E S PONS IB ILIT Y

It s hall be the vendor’s res pons ibility to as s ure all the following:

All bidders, whether a manufacturer or designated dealer, who can provide materials, features or options to meet the specifications outlined herein and willfully fail to do so because of price or to gain a pricing advantage in a competitive bid situation, will be deemed non-responsive. Any further consideration of their bid submission will not be given. S hould their current literature or price list for materials, features, or options indicate their ability to meet these specifications, and they fail to do so, they will be deemed non-responsive and declared ineligible to receive the award for the unit specified.

Finally, any claims that an item bid exceeds the stated specification must be demonstrated in a performance demonstration prior to an award or the bid will be deemed unresponsive for failure to substantiate the claim.

A. B idders are cautioned to read the specifications carefully. The specifications may include special requirements not commonly offered by the manufacturer, specifications are for a standard unit configuration

B . Notify the S olid Waste Division of the Department of Public Works, (DPW) if, in the opinion of the vendor, the material specified violates good engineering and/or commercial practice.

C . Price shall be F.O.B . Detroit, Michigan.

D. That the entire unit meets all Federal, S tate, and Local safety and ANS I standards at the time of delivery.

E . Defective parts and workmanship to be replaced by vendors without cost to the C ity of Detroit.

F. Delivery shall be made to:

C ity of Detroit, Department of Public Works S olid Waste Division 5800 R ussell Avenue Detroit MI, 48211 Attention: William C ollins Deliveries: Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm

4. VE NDOR G UAR ANT E E S

It s hall als o be the vendor’s res pons ibility to guarantee that:

A. Without additional cost to the C ity, promptly replace any units within fifteen

(15) calendar days from the date of notification, which prove defective in packaging, design, material and/or workmanship.

B . That the material requested shall comply with current American National S tandards Institute (ANS I) at the time of delivery.

5. G eneral Information A. The Outdoor Metal Trash R eceptacles with rain-bonnet style lids and swing-out style doors to be furnished under this solicitation shall be provided as a complete, fully integrated system. Only receptacles equipped with swing-out style doors shall be considered responsive and eligible for evaluation. The requirements set forth herein shall be considered minimum mandatory specifications.

B . The Outdoor Metal R ecycling C ontainers with flat-top configuration, bottle/can opening(s), swing-out style doors, and mounted C ity of Detroit logo emblems and Detroit R ecycles decals to be furnished under this solicitation shall be provided as a complete, fully integrated system. Only door-style containers shall be considered responsive and eligible for evaluation. The requirements set forth herein shall be considered minimum mandatory specifications.

B idders shall submit descriptive product literature, manufacturer compliance certifications, and any additional documentation required to substantiate full compliance with the specifications. Failure to provide complete documentation may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

E xamples of Outdoor T ras h R eceptacles with R ain B onnet and S wing out S ide Door:

Materials

a. Vertical steel bars

i. Minimum Thickness 3/8 inch

ii. Minimum Width: 1 inch

b. Horizontal steel bands

i. Minimum Thickness ¼ inch

ii. Minimum Width: 2 inches

c. Dome / R ain B onnet supports shall be solid steel

d. Dome / R ain B onnet shall be ¼ inch thick

e. Inter Liner

i. High Density Plastic

ii. 32-gallon capacity minimum, 36 gallon maximum

C OMPLE T E S AMPLE IS R E QUIR E D F OR R EVIE W PR IOR T O FULL S HIPME NT

5800 RUSSELL STREET

DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48211

PHONE 313 • 876 • 0049

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CITY OF DETROIT

SOLID WASTE DIVISION

DE TAILE D S PE C IFIC ATIONS

Outdoor Metal Trash R eceptacles with R ain B onnet Lids

S wing out side Door S tyle

A . T R AS H R E C E PT AC LE (s )

B . ITE M DE S C R IPTION

a. Metal Trash Receptacle

i. Fully Welded steel frame, C ommercial rated

ii. Powder C oated finish to prevent graffiti

iii. Fully weather resistant

iv. S wing out, S ide Door S tyle R eceptacles shall have replaceable doors

v. Lid shall have a R ain B onnet

1. Vendors shall provide replacement parts available for purchase, for a period of five (5) years

vi. R emovable and replaceable liner

1. Plastic / non-metallic, all-weather material

2. Vendors shall provide replacement parts available for purchase, for a period of five (5) years

vii. Latch / Locking mechanism shall be designed for exterior pad - lock.

Locks required (see Detail).

b. R eceptacle shall have means to surface mount to concrete sidewalks

i. Hardware

1. S hall be S tainless S teel

2. S hall be included

3. S hall include anchors for C oncrete

4. Adjustable Legs for leveling

5. Legs shall raise R eceptacle off the ground

C . S HAPE / S IZE (s)

a. R eceptacle shall be generally vertical

b. R eceptacles shall be 32 gallons minimum, 36 gallon maximum

c. R eceptacles shall be approximately 38 inches vertical and 24 inches wide

d. R eceptacles shall be ADA compliant in terms of access and clearances

D. C OLOR (s)

a. Metal R eceptacle shall be B lack in color

b. Plastic liner shall be B lack in color

E . C I T Y o f D E T R O I T L O G O E M B L E M ( s e e D e ta i l ) a . A l l m e ta l c o n ta i n e r s s h a l l i n c l u d e a p r e - i n s ta l l e d C i ty o f

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F. DE LIVER Y

a. Partial deliveries are acceptable

b. Preferred method of shipment is on Pallets

c. The C ity will place individual orders based on storage capacity, factoring vendors minimum size shipping order

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M a t e r i a l s

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48211

PHONE 313 • 876 • 0049

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CITY OF DETROIT

D E T A I L E D S P E C I F I C A T I O N S R e c y c ling M e ta l C onta ine r s , T op H ole O pe ning, F la t T op with S wing O ut S ide D oor S ty le

A . R E C Y C L E C O N T A I N E R ( s ) B . M e ta l R e c y c l e C o n ta i n e r a . F u l l y W e l d e d s te e l f r a m e , C o m m e r c i a l r a te d b . P o w d e r C o a te d f i n i s h to p r e v e n t g r a f f i t i c . F u l l y w e a th e r r e s i s ta n t

C . S w i n g o u t, S i d e D o o r S ty l e C o n ta i n e r s h a l l h a v e r e p l a c e a b l e d o o r s

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E . L o c k s s h a l l b e c o r r o s i o n r e s i s ta n t a n d a l l k e y e d a l i k e

a. Latch / Locking mechanism shall be designed for exterior pad - lock.

Locks required (see Detail).

b . V e n d o r s s h a l l p r o v i d e r e p l a c e m e n t p a r ts a v a i l a b l e f o r p u r c h a s e , f o r a p e r i o d o f f i v e ( 5 ) y e a r s F . R e m o v a b l e a n d r e p l a c e a b l e l i n e r a . P l a s t i c / n o n - m e ta l l i c , a l l - w e a th e r m a te r i a l G . V e n d o r s s h a l l p r o v i d e r e p l a c e m e n t p a r ts a v a i l a b l e f o r p u r c h a s e , f o r a p e r i o d o f f i v e ( 5 ) y e a r s H . C o n ta i n e r s h a l l h a v e m e a n s to s u r f a c e m o u n t to c o n c r e te s i d e w a l k s a . H a r d w a r e i . S h a l l b e S ta i n l e s s S te e l i i . S h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i i i . S h a l l i n c l u d e a n c h o r s f o r C o n c r e te i v . L e g s s h a l l r a i s e R e c e p ta c l e o f f th e g r o u n d

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D E T A I L * C i t y o f D e t r o i t L o g o E m b l e m :

M a t e r i a l s

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B . I m a g e a n d L e tte r i n g s a . C o r r o s i o n C a r v e d a n d P a i n te d

C . C o l o r s a . F o u r ( 4 ) s e p a r a te c o l o r s ( P a n to n e 3 0 9 , P a n to n e 7 4 7 3 , P a n to n e 6 2 2 ) , a n d W h i te D . W a r r a n ty a . O u td o o r U s e : 3 y e a r s E . D i g i ta l f i l e s a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r i m a g e . C h e c k w i th C i ty o f D e tr o i t p r i o r to p r o d u c ti o n f o r m o s t u p - to - d a te a r tw o r k .

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PHONE 313 • 876 • 0049

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D E T A I L * P a d L o c k s ( R E Q U I R E D )

A . S h a l l b e k e y e d a l i k e B . P r o v i d e 2 k e y s f o r e a c h c a n o r d e r e d C . M a te r i a l s a . S ta i n l e s s S te e l f o r s h a c k l e & b o d y b . W e a th e r r e s i s ta n t

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E . S a m p l e i m a g e

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PR OVIDE PR IC ING FOR QUANTIT IE S LIS TE D B E LOW.

Item Estimated Quantity R equired

Unit Price (each) Unit Price (extended)

Outdoor Metal Trash R eceptacle (S ide Door S tyle & with R ain B onnets) Assembled with Logos, Labels, Liners & Locks

300 $ $

R eplacement TR AS H liners

(EXTR A) 600 $ $

Outdoor Metal R ecycling C ontainers (S ide Door S tyle & with C an holes on top lid) Assembled with Logos, Labels, Liners & Locks

300 $ $

R eplacement R EC YC LING liners (EXTR A) 600 $ $

Total C ost (include S hipping) $

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

MINIMUM S IZE INDIVIDUAL OR DER QUANTITY __________

DELIVERY S C HEDULE FOR ORDER __________

FR OM DATE OF OR DER (DAYS )

TR AS H C AN C APAC ITY S IZE __________

R EC YC LING C AN C APAC ITY S IZE __________

C OMPLE T E S AMPLE S S HALL B E R E QUIR E D (T R AS H & R E C Y C LING)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48211

PHONE 313 • 876 • 0049

WWW.DETROITMI.GOV

CITY OF DETROIT