Texas Abilene Civic Plus #CB-2714

City of Abilene solicitation for approximately 300 fully automated 300-gallon containers

The City of Abilene Purchasing Division is seeking bids for approximately 300 automated, 300-gallon containers for delivery in truckload quantities. - Government buyer: City of Abilene, Purchasing Division, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. - Procurement: Approximately 300 fully automated containers, minimum 300-gallon capacity excluding the lid; no specific part number is provided. - OEMs and vendors: No container manufacturer, OEM, or reseller is named. The City of Abilene is the purchasing agency. - Container requirements: Black, seamless HDPE construction; uniform wall thickness between 0.125 and 0.250 inches; smooth interior, tapered walls, and molded-in nesting stops. - Hot-stamped white lettering must state “Property of City of Abilene.” Serial-number information must identify or enable tracing to the manufacturing date. - Molded-in lid markings must state: “No: Hot Ashes, Dirt, Paint, Oil or Chemicals; Do Not Move.” Materials must be hot-melt compounded; off-spec and dry-blended material is not allowed. - Lid and warranty: Lid may be single-wall HDPE or crosslink fiber, with crosslink fiber preferred. It must have a one-third fixed opening and a two-thirds hinged, hatch-style section. A minimum five-year warranty and warranty information are required. - Ordering and delivery: Orders will be placed as needed in truckload quantities. Bidders must state the number of containers per truckload. Delivery is FOB Abilene, Texas. - Pricing and term: Unit pricing is valid for one year from award, with the City able to extend the contract for one additional year.

Description

The City of Abilene is soliciting bids for approximately 300 fully automated containers, with a minimum capacity of 300 gallons excluding the lid. Containers must meet the listed specifications, including black color, HDPE construction, a minimum five-year warranty, and required markings. Orders will be placed as needed in truckload quantities, FOB Abilene, Texas; unit pricing must remain valid for one year from award, with an option to extend the contract for one additional year. Bids are due October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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