35-65-95 Gallon Containers

The City of Phoenix Public Works Department is seeking qualified vendors to supply residential curbside collection containers through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for refuse, recycling, and green organics containers. The solicitation covers 35-gallon, 65-gallon, and 95-gallon high-density polyethylene containers with specific requirements including minimum 20 percent post-consumer recycled content and compatibility with automated collection equipment. Estimated quantities include approximately 75,000 units of 95-gallon containers, 14,300 units of 65-gallon containers, and 715 units of 35-gallon containers. The contract will commence on or about July 1, 2026, for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. Key vendor qualifications include a minimum five years of business operation, valid Arizona business licensing, and $2,000,000 general aggregate liability insurance. The pre-offer conference is scheduled for January 21, 2026, with written inquiries due by February 4, 2026, and sealed proposals required to be submitted electronically by February 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Evaluation will be based on qualifications and experience (20 points), method of approach (30 points), Arizona-based preferences (10 points), and pricing (40 points).

The procurement includes significant Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Participation Plan requirements mandated by federal transit funding guidelines. Contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts in promoting participation of DBE and small business firms, tracking and reporting monthly participation through the City's Certification and Compliance System. Vendors are required to identify potential goods and services categories for DBE participation, maintain current lists of DBE firms and small businesses, and document all expenditures to certified DBEs and small businesses. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors and purchase additional quantities up to 100 percent of estimated quantities at the same solicitation prices. Contractors must provide a ten-year warranty against defects with replacement at no cost to the City, and containers must withstand compression forces of 200 pounds and temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive container procurement suggests a substantial multi-year contract with potential for significant vendor revenue through container supply and replacement services.