Trash and recycling dumpsters

The City of Philadelphia is seeking quotes on trash and recycling dumpsters under micro purchase authority with a bid due date of September 22, 2026. The procurement is open to all responsive and responsible bidders; there is no set-aside or preference program, though vendors may voluntarily self-identify as LGBTQ-certified through an optional data form.

Sellers must quote all line items to be eligible for award. The contract will be awarded as a whole or by individual line item, whichever best serves the City's interests, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The requirement period runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. No delivery or services may commence until the department provides written notification to proceed.

The micro purchase authority ceiling is $45,000, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index-Urban percentage increase from January 1, 2020, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars. All quoted prices must remain valid for 60 days from submission and be delivered FOB Destination Point, exclusive of federal and state taxes. The City reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, accept quotes from multiple sellers, and award individual line items separately.

Sellers must carry Workers' Compensation Insurance at statutory limits, General Liability Insurance with $500,000 per occurrence limits, and Automobile Liability Insurance with $300,000 per occurrence limits. All submissions are made electronically through PHLContracts at www.PHLContracts.phila.gov and must include a signed Consent & Authorization Agreement either attached to the vendor profile or submitted with the quote. Vendors must declare Local Business Entity (LBE) certification status during submission. Questions may be directed to the Procurement Customer Service at 215-686-4755, 215-686-4720, or 215-686-4721.