Mobile Container Purchase and Rental

The City of Austin, Texas is requesting bids for mobile container purchase and rental services under IFB 5000 JRN1043, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and opening at 3:00 p.m. that same day. Questions are due September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site visit is scheduled.

The scope includes delivery and installation of onsite storage and office units in open bay, deluxe, combination, and office configurations, with all components delivered, installed, and ready for operational use in compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards. Category 1 covers monthly rental of units ranging from 8 ft. by 10 ft. to 60 ft. by 36 ft., with estimated monthly quantities totaling 171 units. Category 2 covers annual purchases of 34 units. Category 3 covers expedited services with 10 estimated annual flat-fee transactions in each subcategory. Category 4 provides for additional related products with an estimated annual spending need of $100,000, subject to a maximum 25 percent markup. All pricing is FOB destination prepaid. Pricing is fixed for the initial 12 calendar months; either party may thereafter request price adjustments not exceeding the percentage change in the Producer Price Index for metal container manufacturing.

The City applies a 5 percent local business discount for bids up to $500,000 and 3 percent for bids between $500,000 and $50 million, and a 5 percent small business discount at the same thresholds. Certified small business subcontractors representing 5 percent or more of prime bid value may qualify for additional discounts of 2 percent or 1 percent, respectively. The contract is subject to the City's Living Wage Program, requiring all workers assigned to the contract to earn a minimum of $22.15 per hour. No MBE/WBE subcontracting goals apply, though the City encourages use of certified small business and MBE/WBE subcontractors. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with mandatory security clearances, facility access protocols, and badging requirements for Austin Convention Center Department, Austin Energy, and Austin Water facilities. Insurance requirements vary based on facility type, with Commercial General Liability ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence. Contractors must obtain three verifiable references demonstrating similar services within the last five years and certify non-debarment, non-collusion, and compliance with Texas Government Code Chapters 176, 2252.002, 2274, 2275, and 2276, as well as wage theft and LGBTQ+ conversion therapy prohibitions. The contract commences upon execution and continues until all obligations are performed, with optional extension periods at the City's sole discretion. Invoices are paid within 30 calendar days of receipt.