Austin Afo #IFB 1500 SDS1002

Austin Resource Recovery seeks contractors for refurbishing public trash and recycling receptacles

The City of Austin, through its Austin Resource Recovery Department, is seeking contractors to refurbish public trash and recycling receptacles across the city. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery Department - Key contacts: Stephanie D. Sullivan (Procurement Specialist), Jaime Moreno (Contract Operations Manager) - Products/Services Requested: - Refurbishing services for public trash and recycling receptacles, including both single body (minimum 35-gallon capacity) and dual body (minimum 15-gallon per side) units - Estimated annual quantities: 50 single body and 50 dual body receptacles - Services include: - Stripping and removing cured powder coat - Sandblasting - Applying multi-layer powder coatings in city-specified colors (Bengal Silver, Royal Blue, Dark Green, or equivalents) - Minor repairs: welding cracks, repairing hinges, replacing hardware, removing dents - Ensuring all refurbished units meet city standards for appearance, durability, safety, and structural integrity - Environmentally responsible waste disposal - Pickup, inspection, and reinstallation coordination - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor facility must be located within the Austin-Round Rock, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area - Must accept drop-offs within 48 hours of request and complete refurbishing within three weeks - Quality control samples required for powder coating - Compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations - Encouragement of small and local business participation - Contract may be awarded to one or more contractors - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified service providers.

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation For Bids (IFB) issued by the City of Austin for the refurbishing and repair of public trash and recycling receptacles. The contract involves services such as stripping and removing cured powder coat, sandblasting, powder coating with specified colors, minor repairs including welding, and ensuring the receptacles meet city standards for appearance, durability, and safety. The contract term is initially three years with possible extensions, and the work supports the City's zero-waste goals. The project is managed by the Austin Resource Recovery Department and includes detailed requirements for quality control, scheduling, and reporting.

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