# Texas Abilene Civic Plus #CB-2714

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

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** CB-2714
**NAICS:** 326199

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.

[View original listing](https://www.abilenetx.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=497)