Annual Contract for Can Liners for Detention Cente

Chatham County, Georgia is requesting bids for an annual contract to supply can liners to the Chatham County Detention Center under ITB, with sealed bids due March 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Chatham County Purchasing Director's office, 1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite C, Savannah, Georgia 31406. M/WBE participation goals of 12% for minority-owned businesses and 5% for women-owned businesses apply.

The scope covers three types of high-density polyethylene can liners in natural color: 800 cases of 60-gallon capacity liners (17 micron gauge, 38" x 60"), 200 cases of 12–16 gallon capacity liners (5 micron gauge, 24" x 33"), and 100 cases of 33-gallon capacity liners (16 micron gauge, 33" x 40"), with specified minimum bag counts per roll and per case. Bidders must provide manufacturer specification data sheets for proposed items, minimum three references for similar services preferably within Georgia, and demonstrate current Georgia tax compliance.

The contract is structured as an annual agreement with options for four additional one-year renewals if all parties agree. Unit prices quoted must remain unchanged regardless of actual quantities delivered, though estimated quantities are provided for evaluation purposes only. Unipak Corp was awarded this contract following the competitive bidding process.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and, if awarded, provide a 100% performance bond prior to contract execution. Minimum insurance requirements include $1,000,000 commercial general liability and $500,000 worker's compensation. All bidders must be registered online with Chatham County's purchasing system, provide current Georgia tax certificates, comply with drug-free workplace requirements, and maintain E-Verify employment authorization verification. Chatham County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award in whole or in part, and cancel the contract for material breach with written notice to the contractor.