Kingston Biddingo #F18-ITES-SW-2024-02

City of Kingston Solicits Supply and Distribution of Waste Carts, Organics Carts, and Related Services

The City of Kingston is seeking proposals for a comprehensive supply and distribution program to support fully automated waste collection for single-family and small multi-residential units citywide. - Government Buyer: - City of Kingston (City Government) - Products Requested: - Garbage carts in three sizes (120L, 240L, 360L) - Technical specs: minimum body and lid thicknesses, specific load ratings (130 lbs, 220 lbs, 335 lbs) - Organics carts - Kitchen catchers - Spare parts for all cart types - Information kits (including brochures, collection schedules, and bag samples) - Services Requested: - Assembly, kitting, and door-to-door delivery of all products - Ongoing annual deliveries for new and replacement carts - Take-back program for old carts, operated concurrently with distribution - Secure setup locations for receiving, storage, and distribution - Notable Requirements: - Bonding required for contracts over $500,000 (50% performance bond, 50% labour and material bond) - City will consider bids that do not fully meet technical specifications, but scoring may be affected - Open to contract negotiations for resin price adjustments - Multiple addenda clarify technical and operational requirements - Proponent responsible for waste from packaging and for assembling information kits - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The City is open to alternative solutions that meet or exceed the technical requirements

Description

The City of Kingston is seeking proposals for the supply, delivery, and distribution of garbage carts, organics carts, kitchen catchers, and spare parts for fully automated waste collection. These carts will be provided to every single-family and small multi-residential unit (5 or fewer units) in the city between 2025 and 2029 as part of a phased rollout. The procurement includes initial distribution and ongoing annual deliveries, with requirements for assembly, kitting, and delivery services. The project involves multiple addenda clarifying bonding requirements, technical specifications, and operational details.

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