The City of College Park is seeking proposals for approximately 2,600 residential roll-out waste containers. The selected vendor will be responsible for manufacturing, supply, and residential distribution. Containers must be 95-gallon capacity, compatible with automated collection systems, and meet specific design and material requirements. A unique identification and barcode system is required for asset tracking. The vendor must provide a delivery plan, customer service support, and detailed reporting. A standard warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship is required. Proposals are due by June 22nd, 2026, 3:00 PM. Award will be based on best value, not solely lowest cost.
The selected vendor shall be responsible for final distribution of containers to individual residential properties. The city anticipates that distribution will be completed in phases or routes, as mutually agreed upon. Vendors shall provide a proposed delivery timeline covering manufacturing, staging, and final residential distribution.
Manufacturer shall provide a standard warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty period shall be clearly stated in proposal Warranty shall include replacement of defective containers at no cost to the city during the warranty period.
The city may award based on best value, not solely lowest cost.
Proposers shall provide detailed product specifications demonstrating full compliance with the requirements outlined in this scope of work. Each proposer must include a clear statement confirming their ability to meet all technical, delivery, and distribution requirements. Proposers shall also include a proposed delivery timeline covering manufacturing, staging, and final residential distribution. Vendors must describe their approach to managing and executing the distribution process, including staffing levels, logistics planning, and coordination with city staff. A complete pricing structure must be provided, including a per unit cost that incorporates manufacturing, labeling, freight, delivery to the city, and residential distribution services. Proposers shall also include warranty information specifying coverage terms and duration. In addition, each proposer must submit at least three 3 relevant municipal references for similar projects and may include examples of prior large-scale container deployment or distribution efforts.
The city reserves the right to reject any written quotations that are submitted by a contractor selected provider using a form and/or format other than the form and/or format stipulated in the scope of work scope of services and/or provided by the city, or an application that is in any way or manner incomplete, illegible, irregular or noncompliant.
