ITQ 2025-26 Bear Resistant Trash Cans

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee issued an Invitation to Quote (ITQ 2025‑26) for 100 bear‑resistant 95‑gallon trash cans to be delivered to the municipal solid‑waste department. After receiving quotes from eleven vendors, the lowest responsive price was submitted by Rehrig Pacific Company at $281 per unit, for a total of $28,100. The award is based on the “lowest responsible, responsive vendor” criterion. The contract is a unit‑price procurement with a three‑year warranty requirement and a one‑year price‑lock provision for additional orders. Payment terms are Net 30. • Quantity: 100 bear‑resistant 95‑gal trash cans (≤ 45 lb empty weight, auto‑locking, two‑wheel design). • Procurement type: Open competitive ITQ; award to lowest responsive bidder (Rehrig Pacific Company). • Financials: Awarded price $28,100 (unit $281); no overall ceiling disclosed but the award amount is the contract value. • Delivery: FOB Delivered to 91 New Street, Johnson City, TN 37601; freight prepaid. • Warranty & terms: Minimum three‑year non‑prorated warranty; price‑lock for one year; Net 30 payment.