Ballot Bin Cigarette Receptacles

The City of Pittsburgh's Department of Public Works (DPW) is soliciting quotes for a one-time purchase of 35 Ballot Bin Cigarette Receptacles through Request for Quote #2022-RFQ-007. These specialized receptacles are designed to allow people to "vote" by disposing of cigarette butts beneath a two-option question, featuring anti-rust and weatherproof construction that can be mounted on walls or poles. The procurement is funded through a Keep America Beautiful grant and requires vendors to submit a detailed pricing proposal including per-unit costs for the bins, optional mounting kits, and shipping expenses. Key submission requirements include completing a vendor registration form, providing a W-9, and confirming pricing in U.S. dollars. The solicitation was released on January 24, 2022, with a deadline for questions on February 3, 2022, and a bid submission deadline of February 7, 2022, at 3:00 pm. Technical specifications indicate the bins measure 350mm wide, 90mm deep, and 595mm tall, weighing 9.3 kilograms each.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, with invoices to be delivered to the Department of Public Works at 3001 Railroad Street in Pittsburgh. While the total procurement value is not explicitly stated, the order involves 35 units with additional mounting kit options. The solicitation emphasizes this is a one-time purchase via purchase order, with no ongoing contract or installation services included. Vendors will need to provide a comprehensive, itemized pricing breakdown, as the City will not accept lump sum invoicing. The technical specifications and procurement documents suggest this is a targeted, specific procurement aimed at acquiring innovative public space waste management solutions with an interactive community engagement component.