Refuse and Recycling Containers

The City of Clearwater is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the supply of new, unused residential plastic refuse and recycling containers. Vendors must submit sealed electronic bids by November 12, 2026. The contract will cover delivery of 800 containers (various sizes) with required labeling, hot‑stamps, and logos, plus optional replacement parts and artwork revisions (not evaluated in the base price). The initial contract term runs from December 2026 through December 2028, with potential one‑year renewals up to three times. Bids will be evaluated on responsiveness, responsibility, and price; the lowest evaluated total bid price for the containers will be awarded. The City requires compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including E‑Verify, insurance, and public‑records requirements. • Quantity: 100 × 48‑gal refuse, 100 × 64‑gal refuse, 200 × 96‑gal refuse; same quantities for recycling containers (total 800 units). • Delivery: FOB Destination, freight prepaid. • Submission: Electronic only via OpenGov portal; no paper, fax, or email bids accepted. • Deadline for questions: November 2, 2026. • Award expected: December 2026; contract start December 2026. • Mandatory compliance: insurance, E‑Verify, ANSI testing, warranty, and public‑records certifications.