Purchase of Trash Can Liners (Bags)

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Parks Division is seeking a vendor to procure trash can liners through an informal selection solicitation. The specific procurement requires 1.50 mil, 40x46 inch, 44-gallon black trash can liners with a gusset seal, to be purchased by the case (100 bags per case), with a total anticipated purchase of 650 cases. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price bidder, with pricing validity from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of May 3, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of May 10, 2024, both at 3:00 pm. Vendors must provide delivery within 4-5 business days to 233 W. Mountain St., Pasadena, CA 91103, and maintain a local warehouse within 50 miles of Pasadena City Limits to support just-in-time delivery. Evaluation will be primarily cost-based, with vendors required to submit various compliance documents including a Unique Entity ID, Relevant Experience Form, and Equal Employment Opportunity documentation.

The procurement opportunity appears to have several local preference and workforce diversity considerations, though participation is not strictly limited to specific enterprise types. Vendors must comply with the Pasadena Living Wage Ordinance for contracts over $25,000 and potentially obtain a local business license. The city emphasizes equal employment opportunity, with optional forms (AA-1, AA-2, AA-3) allowing vendors to voluntarily report workforce demographics and hiring practices. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the 650-case volume suggests a moderate-value contract. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. Vendors must complete multiple administrative forms, including a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and a Unique Entity ID form, with warnings that failure to submit required documentation may result in bid disqualification. The procurement is funded by the City of Pasadena and subject to municipal contracting requirements that prioritize local economic engagement and workforce diversity.