Trash Bags, Clear, LLDPE, Various Sizes

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, issued an RFQ on behalf of all state agencies for clear plastic trash bags constructed from LLDPE material in various sizes, with quotations due July 12, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time through the state's electronic procurement system.

Bags must contain at least 10% recycled content and meet Federal Test Method Standard specifications for tear resistance, tensile strength, and seam strength. Bags with 30-gallon capacity or greater must be puncture proof for use in correctional facilities, psychiatric facilities, cafeteria environments, industrial settings, and roadside cleanup applications; bags under 30 gallons must suit office environments. The RFQ covers eight size configurations from 4–5 gallon to 65-gallon capacity, available in flat seal and star seal styles in both roll and case formats, requiring separate pricing for each of the 32 combinations listed.

The resulting contract runs for an initial two-year term from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2020, with two optional renewal periods: two years (August 1, 2020–July 31, 2022) and one year (August 1, 2022–July 31, 2023). Pricing must be submitted net including transportation with FOB Destination terms and no minimum order requirements. The state reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors and may apply up to a 10% reduction in pricing based on Maine-based employment and payroll percentages and Maine economic impact, including state income taxes, local property taxes, and payments to Maine subcontractors. Delivery must occur within ten business days of order receipt to any location throughout Maine. Awarded vendors must accept the State of Maine Procurement Card without surcharges and provide quarterly sales reports within 30 days of each quarter end. Political subdivisions and school districts in Maine will have access to contract pricing. Bidders were required to submit two sample bags for each size offered along with product documentation proving compliance with specifications.