Steel trash receptacles (annual contract)

This is an invitation for bids (IFB) issued by the Columbus Consolidated Government in Muscogee County, Georgia for the provision of steel, 32-gallon trash receptacles to the METRA Transit System on an as-needed basis. The contract term shall be three (3) years, with an estimated quantity of 15 units per year. Bids are due on August 14, 2024 by 2:30 PM Eastern, and a virtual bid opening will be held during the 3:00 PM hour on the due date. Bidders must submit their responses via DemandStar and include detailed specification responses, pricing forms, required federal contract clauses, product literature, warranty information, and business license documentation. The pricing terms are provided on a unit cost basis for the trash receptacles, lids, liners, and cables. The contract will be awarded by line item or in total, with the city as the judge of the factors and making the award in the best interest of the city. Delivery must be made within 14 days of receipt of a purchase order to the METRA Transit System location.

This procurement is partially funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), so all relevant federal requirements apply. There are no set-asides identified, and the current incumbent is not specified. The estimated value of the contract is not provided, but it is an annual contract for the provision of steel trash receptacles to the local transit system.