Waste Carts, Recycling Carts, Cart Parts & Related Products and Services

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Houston, Texas on behalf of itself and the GovMVMT Purchasing Cooperative, which includes local and state governmental agencies, higher education, and non-profit entities. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified suppliers to enter into a Master Agreement for waste carts, recycling carts, cart parts, and related products and services. The RFP outlines requirements for the products and services, including specifications for the carts, bins, and smart waste systems, as well as the asset management solution, bar code/RFID integration, and delivery and warranty requirements. The estimated annual volume is $100 million, and the initial contract term is 5 years with five 1-year renewal options. Pricing is required to be submitted based on a fixed discount from the manufacturer's price list, with allowances for adjustments based on changes in resin prices. The RFP includes a detailed list of the jurisdictions covered, which includes numerous counties, cities, and census-designated places across the state of Washington.

The RFP includes Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation requirements and other standard city contracting terms and conditions. While no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, the RFP does indicate that the successful supplier will need to integrate with existing infrastructure and technology. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the estimated annual volume of $100 million suggests a significant potential award value for the successful supplier.