Two (2) 30-Yard Hook-Lift Roll-Off Recycle Containers

Emmet County, Michigan has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #EC-09-2025 #17 for the fabrication and delivery of two 30-yard hook-lift roll-off recycle containers. The procurement seeks containers with specific technical requirements, including 10-gauge steel for peaked roof and sidewalls, 7-gauge steel floors, and Signal Green paint color. Technical specifications mandate windows measuring 24" W x 12" positioned 5'2" to 5'3" from the ground with rounded edges, and metal doors measuring 27" W x 15" with drop barrel slide bolt latches. Vendors must provide detailed specification drawings, warranty information, and demonstrate a delivery lead time of less than four weeks. The RFP timeline includes a September 30, 2025, deadline for submitting written questions, with county responses due by October 7, 2025. Proposals are due October 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST during a public bid opening, with a tentative award date of November 10, 2025, pending Board of Commissioners approval. Proposal evaluation will be based on conformity with specifications, vendor performance, initial and ongoing costs, work quality, and warranty/service contracts.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. An optional site visit can be scheduled with the DPW Director prior to September 30 at the Pleasantview Road Drop-Off Center in Harbor Springs, Michigan, which provides potential vendors an opportunity to assess the project requirements. While the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement is for two specialized recycling containers with detailed technical specifications. The county will select a vendor based on a comprehensive evaluation of technical compliance, cost-effectiveness, and overall service capabilities. The RFP suggests the county is seeking a vendor with manufacturing capabilities, quick production turnaround, and the ability to meet precise container construction standards. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration with the new containers.