Opportunity
Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0080
Omaha Public Libraries Trash and Recycling Container Services Solicitation
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
June 18, 2026
Identifier
CI-2026-0080
NAICS
562111
The City of Omaha is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive trash and recycling container services for the Omaha Public Libraries system. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha, Douglas County Purchasing, and Omaha Public Library - Products and Services Requested: - Delivery, pickup, and disposal of trash and recycling containers at twelve library branches - Container sizes include 2, 3, 4, 8 yard, and 96-gallon recycling containers - Standardized locks with two keys per container - Recurring scheduled pickups (weekly or biweekly, depending on location and container type) - As-needed services: extra pickups, lock replacement, and container relocation - Monthly deodorizing and pest control for containers picked up at least weekly - Notable Requirements: - All solid waste must be disposed of at the Douglas County Pheasant Point Landfill - Vendors must provide and maintain all containers and equipment - Personnel must be trained, identifiable, and able to communicate in English - Strict insurance, performance bond, and compliance with Nebraska labor laws - Liquidated damages and discounts for non-compliance or unsatisfactory performance - References from similar service contracts required - No specific OEMs are named; vendors are expected to supply all necessary equipment and services - Contract term is two years, with three optional one-year extensions
Description
The City of Omaha is soliciting quotes for trash and recycling container services for the Omaha Public Libraries system. The contract includes providing waste management services to multiple library facilities, including trash and recycling container delivery, pickup, maintenance, and disposal. The term is two years with an option for three additional one-year extensions. Vendors must comply with specified insurance, performance, and staffing requirements, and all solid waste must be disposed of at the Douglas County Pheasant Point Landfill.