Rain Barrel With Diverter

The City of Green Bay, Wisconsin Purchasing Department is seeking to procure 416 rain barrels with diverter kits through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued on March 22, 2023. The procurement requires rain barrels with a capacity between 45 and 80 gallons, constructed of at least 80% recycled HDPE content with a minimum wall thickness of 0.08 inches, and featuring a removable lid, drain hole with cap, and NPT spigot compatible with standard garden hoses. The accompanying diverter kit must be compatible with standard 2" x 3" or 3" x 4" downspouts and include bilingual (English and Spanish) installation instructions that allow average homeowners to complete installation in under 45 minutes without cutting the downspout. Quotations were due by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on March 30, 2023, and vendors were required to submit a sample of their proposed rain barrel and diverter kit to Melissa Schmitz at City Hall. Delivery of the units is expected by May 16, 2023, to the DPW sanitation building located at 1180 Lore Lane in Green Bay, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday before 3:00 p.m.

The RFQ does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. Pricing must include all delivery charges with FOB delivery to the specified location, and payment terms are Net 30 with potential early payment discounts. The total procurement value is not explicitly stated, but the order encompasses 416 rain barrel units with diverter kits. The City of Green Bay reserves the right to reject any quotations or waive technicalities, with the potential to award items individually by line. The procurement is exempt from Wisconsin sales tax and federal tax, and vendors were advised that the City will not reimburse credit card transaction fees. Successful vendors must be prepared to coordinate delivery times with DPW staff to ensure proper unloading assistance and timely receipt of the rain barrel units.