Trash Can Liners, 7 & 56 Gallons

Wake County Public School System is requesting bids on trash can liners in 7-gallon and 56-gallon sizes under IFB #251-27-090, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and written questions due by September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Awards may be made to a single vendor or by line item as advantageous to the district.

The 7-gallon liners must measure a minimum of 23" W × 24" H, be clear or black, packaged in cases of 1,000 bags with 8-micron minimum thickness and star seal weld. The 56-gallon liners must measure a minimum of 43" W × 47" H, be black only, packaged in cases of 100 bags with 1–1.5 mil thickness and star seal weld. Evaluation is based on lowest responsive and responsible bid meeting all specifications. Bids must include complete descriptive literature and specification sheets; any deviations from specifications must be clearly identified.

Fiscal year 2025/26 purchasing history shows annual volumes of 5,925 cases of 7-gallon liners at $9.34 per case and 20,598 cases of 56-gallon liners at $11.72 per case, establishing historical spending patterns for estimation. Current vendors are Interboro Packaging (7-gallon, product INT-2424L) and Unipak (56-gallon, product LLDPE 1.0 MIL). The contract runs from award through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods if both parties agree and written notice of intent to renew is given at least 60 days prior to expiration. Delivery must be to WCPSS Central Receiving, 1551 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, within 30 consecutive calendar days after purchase-order receipt. Bids are firm for 90 days from opening. Payment terms are Net 30 days after invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later, with North Carolina sales tax invoiced separately. Vendors must provide certificates of commercial general liability ($1 million each occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), and workers compensation coverage before work commences. Submissions must be made through the North Carolina eProcurement Sourcing Tool.