Recycling Carts

The City of Urbana, located in Champaign County, Illinois, is seeking to procure 600-750 wheeled recycling carts through a competitive bidding process. The procurement involves purchasing 64 or 65-gallon injection or rotationally-molded, flip-lid recycling carts with specific color and branding requirements, specifically dark green carts with white hot stamping featuring the city's "U-Cycle" logo on each side. Vendors must submit a sample cart by the bid due date and are required to provide detailed specifications regarding cart dimensions, material composition, wheel characteristics, and color specifications. The invitation to bid was released on February 10, 2025, with a deadline for questions on February 17, 2025, and a final response deadline of February 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Delivery of the carts is expected within 60 days of contract execution, with specific delivery time restrictions between 7:30 am and 12:00 pm on weekdays, excluding city holidays, to the address 1903 E. Perkins Rd., Urbana, IL 61802.

The procurement allows vendors to submit both a primary bid for the specified cart quantity and an alternative bid with a different cart count. The city reserves the right to award the contract based on the lowest unit pricing proposal that provides an acceptable quantity within the available budget. Vendors must complete various submittals, including a W-9 form, confirmation of understanding, and representations regarding legal compliance and business practices. While the documentation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with legal and business practice requirements. The specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, but the procurement is for one semi-truckload of recycling carts. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, meet technical specifications, and offer competitive pricing to be considered for the contract award.