Liners (Garbage Bags)

The City of Newark, New Jersey, is seeking electronic bids for Bid #2022-33, a procurement opportunity for various garbage and trash liners. The solicitation covers 15 different liner specifications, ranging from 7-10 gallon clear bags to 55-gallon heavy duty bags, with thicknesses between .0015 mil and .004 mil. Electronic bids will be accepted through the ProcureNow portal until 10:15 am on June 23, 2022, with an immediate public opening following the submission deadline. The contract appears to be structured for an initial two-year term, with pricing tables provided for Year 1 and Year 2 that allow for potential price adjustments. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing for each line item, with a minimum quantity indicator of "1+" suggesting flexibility in order volumes. The City will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and responsibility, with the intent to award to the lowest qualifying bidder. Vendors must provide mandatory documentation including equal employment opportunity compliance, affirmative action documentation, business registration, and various legal certifications such as non-collusion affidavits.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the comprehensive certification requirements suggest a commitment to diverse vendor participation. The City reserves the right to split the award among multiple vendors and adjust contract quantities based on actual municipal requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, the bid indicates a structured procurement process that allows for competitive pricing and vendor flexibility. The specific budget range is not explicitly stated, but the detailed line-item pricing structure suggests a potentially significant municipal contract for garbage liner procurement. Vendors must be prepared to meet all legal and operational requirements, including providing comprehensive documentation of business legitimacy, compliance with municipal regulations, and the ability to fulfill the specified liner specifications across multiple size and thickness categories.