RESIDENTIAL WASTE CONTAINERS

CITY OF COLLEGE PARK Contracts and Procurement Department
Attention: Carl Hall, Purchasing Department
3667 Main Street. City Hall
College Park, Georgia 30337
Email: Carlton.Hall@collegeparkga.gov Phone: (404)-767-1537ext. 1500
RE: REQUEST FOR QUOTE NO. 26-62
RESIDENTIAL WASTE CONTAINERS
OBJECTIVE
PURPOSE
The City of College Park is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified manufacturers and/or
distributors to supply and distribute approximately 2,600 residential roll-out waste containers for
curbside solid waste collection.
The intent of this procurement is to replace or standardize residential containers used in automated and
semi-automated waste collection operations and to ensure consistent, durable, and efficient waste
containment across all participating households.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposers shall provide detailed product specifications demonstrating full compliance with the
requirements outlined in this Scope of Work, including material composition, durability standards,
and design features. Each proposer must include a clear statement confirming their ability to meet
all technical, delivery, and distribution requirements. Proposals 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.

SCOPE of SERVICE
The selected vendor shall provide the following:
Manufacture and Supply of Containers
* Furnish approximately 2,600 new roll-out waste containers
* Each container shall have a nominal capacity of 95 gallons
* Containers must be compatible with:
Fully automated collection systems
o
Semi-automated collection systems
o
Container Design and Performance Requirements
Each container shall meet or exceed the following minimum specifications:
* Constructed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or equivalent durable material
* Designed for heavy-duty residential curbside use
* Aerodynamic body design to reduce wind-related tipping or displacement
* Stable, weighted base to improve balance and durability
* Lid design shall be tight-fitting and interlocking to prevent wind-driven opening and
intrusion of rain, pests, or debris
* Heavy-duty wheels with a minimum diameter of 10 to 12 inches
* Wheels mounted on a solid, corrosion-resistant steel axle
* Designed for easy maneuverability over curbs, grass, gravel, and uneven residential terrain
* UV-resistant materials suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure

Identification, Labeling, and Asset Tracking
Each container shall include:
* Serial Number / Barcode System
* Vendors shall propose a unique identification and barcode system for all containers.
* The proposed system shall include a sample format demonstrating how containers will be
uniquely identified (e.g., numbering structure, prefix system, sequencing method).
* The system shall be designed to support asset tracking, inventory management, and field
identification.
* Final numbering format shall be subject to City review and approval prior to production.
* The City does not currently require a pre-existing numbering system; however, the vendor
shall ensure compatibility with standard municipal asset tracking practices.
Color and Appearance Submittal Requirements
* Container color shall be standardized across all units, with final color selection to be
determined by the City after award.
* Vendors shall submit a visual product package in PDF format (preferred) or equivalent.
* Submittal shall include high-quality photographs, manufacturer renderings, or specification
sheets showing the proposed container design.
* Visuals must clearly depict key components, including body design, lid configuration,
wheel assembly, and overall profile.
* Vendors shall identify all standard available color options.
* Each available color option must be supported by a visual sample, image, or manufacturer
color chart.
* The City reserves the right to select from available standard color offerings following
contract award
DELIVERY AND DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Delivery to City
* Vendor shall deliver all containers to a designated City facility or staging area within
College Park, Georgia

* All freight, shipping, handling, and delivery costs shall be included in the unit price
Residential Distribution (Drop-Off Service)
The selected vendor shall be responsible for final distribution of containers to individual residential
properties.
This includes:
* Development of a distribution plan in coordination with City staff
* Door-to-door or curbside delivery to each residential address
* Verification that each household receives the correct container quantity
* Documentation of delivery completion (electronic or written logs acceptable)
* Customer service support during distribution (as needed)
* Collection and reporting of undeliverable or refused containers
The City anticipates that distribution will be completed in phases or routes, as mutually agreed
upon.
Reporting Requirements
Vendors shall provide a comprehensive response that includes, at a minimum, the following
information, including but not limited to:
* Total number of containers delivered
* Addresses served
* Delivery dates by route or area
* Exceptions (missed, refused, or inaccessible locations)
* Summary of delivery completion rate (percentage)
* Any issues encountered during distribution
* Final certification that all deliverable units have been completed or accounted for
WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
* 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
GENERAL CONDITIONS
* The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals
* The City may award based on best value, not solely lowest cost
* The City reserves the right to negotiate final scope, pricing, and delivery terms
* All containers must meet or exceed the specifications outlined in this Scope of Work
Preferred Submittal Checklist (Minimum Requirements)
Submitted pricing

Submitted product specifications

Submitted visuals/renderings

Submittal Information:
www.bidnetdirect.com/cityofcollegepark

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Within ten (10) days of Notice of Award, and at all times that this contract is in force, the
contractor shall obtain, maintain, and furnish the City of College Park, Certificates of Insurance
from licensed companies doing business in the State of Georgia and acceptable to the City of
College Park covering:
Worker's Compensation I n a c c o r dance with O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 9, as
1.
- amended
Business Auto Policy
2. Not less than $500,000.00
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Minimum $1,000,000.00/claim
Commercial General
3. $2,000,000.00/occurrence for Personal Injury, Bodily
Liability -
Injury, and Property Damage Liability
Professional Liability
4. Not less than $1,000,000.00/occurrence
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Copies of these Certificates of Insurance shall be furnished to the City of College Park prior to
execution of the contract. Such policies shall be non-cancellable except on a thirty-day (30)
written notice to the City of College Park.
1. The CITY OF COLLEGE PARK (and any applicable Authority) will be shown as an
additional insured on General Liability, Auto Liability, and Professional Liability
policies and noted accordingly on the Certificate of Insurance.
2. The cancellation provision should provide 30 days' notice of cancellation.
3. Certificate Holder shall read:
City of College Park, Ga.
3667 Main Street
College Park, Ga. 30337

Pre-Proposal Conference
N/A
Right to Reject Quotations
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all written quotations received under this Request
for Quotations, or to eliminate any or all Contractors Selected Provider responding to this Request
for Quotations from further consideration for award, and to duly notify any such Selected Provider
of the City's determination in the manner deemed most convenient by the City.
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 non-compliant, and to duly notify any such Contractors Selected Provider
of the City's determination in the manner deemed most convenient by the City.
Right to Eliminate Non-Qualified Selected Provider from Award Consideration
The City reserves the right to eliminate from award consideration any or all Contractors Selected Provider
who submit an incomplete and/or inadequate written quotation response or who are not responsive to any
and/or all of the requirements stipulated in the attached Scope of Work, Scope of Services and to duly notify
any such Contractors Selected Provider of the City's determination in the manner the City deems most
convenient.
Right to Cancel Request for Quotations
This Request for Quotations does not obligate the City to select a Contractor or Selected Provider and/or to
procure and/or contract the Selected Provider for any goods and/or services whatsoever.
The City reserves the right to cancel this Request for Quotations, with or without substituting another Request
for Quotations, and, if so desired, terminate the process at any time. Cancellation of this Request for
Quotations may occur with or without cause or prior notification. Cancellation of this Request for
Quotations, with or without substitution, shall not result in any liability to any Contractor Selected Provider
for any reason whatsoever.
Time/Date Event
Monday, June 22nd, 2026, no later than 3:00 p.m. Request for Quotes Due