Purchase of Trash Cans and Benches for Centreport Station

Trinity Metro, a transportation authority operating in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking bids for the procurement of thirteen (13) trash cans and sixteen (16) benches for the Centreport Station through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 26-T004. The solicitation was released on November 13, 2025, with bid submissions due by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and a virtual bid opening scheduled via Microsoft TEAMS at 3:00 PM CST that same day. The required items must be powder-coated steel designed for outdoor, high-traffic environments, finished in Sherwin-Williams 7068 Grizzle Gray, with benches measuring 72 inches long and including backrests, and trash cans sized between 55-60 gallons. Contractors must provide a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty and ensure compliance with ADA accessibility standards, local building codes, and Trinity Metro safety requirements. The initial contract term is one year, with a projected delivery deadline of January 31, 2026, for all items to be delivered to Trinity Metro's Shipping and Receiving Dock in Fort Worth.

The procurement will be funded through a combination of sources, including a half-percent sales tax dedicated to Trinity Metro's public transportation program and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) capital grants. While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with federal and local procurement guidelines. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. Though a precise award value is not specified, the scope involves purchasing thirteen trash cans and sixteen benches, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement. Interested contractors should carefully review the full IFB documentation to understand all technical specifications, submission requirements, and potential qualifications necessary to successfully compete for this contract.