Opportunity
Texas Abilene Civic Plus #CB-2713
City of Abilene solicitation for approximately 2,500 95-gallon automated carts
Posted
October 01, 2026
Respond By
October 20, 2026
Identifier
CB-2713
NAICS
326199
The City of Abilene Purchasing Division is seeking bids for approximately 2,500 durable, 95-gallon automated waste carts. - Buyer: City of Abilene, Purchasing Division. - Product requested: Approximately 2,500 95-gallon fully automated carts, ordered as needed and delivered in truckload quantities to Abilene, Texas. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named; bidders may offer products that meet the requirements. - Key requirements: Carts must meet ANSI Z245.30 and Z245.60, hold 330 pounds, use MDPE or HDPE construction, and have a minimum 0.170-inch wall thickness. Features include a 270-degree-opening lid, steel axles, 10-inch wheels rated for 200 pounds each, and resistance to winds up to 40 mph when empty. - Appearance, markings, and warranty: Dark green, UV-stabilized, non-fading carts with sequential serial numbers beginning at 00001 and traceable manufacture information. Required molded-in safety and City markings, specified white hot-stamped side lettering, and a minimum 10-year non-prorated warranty are required. - Bidder documentation: Submit specification sheets and three municipal references for similar containers that have been in service for at least three years; state the number of carts per truck. - Pricing term: Unit prices remain valid for one year after award, with a possible additional one-year extension.
Description
The City of Abilene is inviting sealed bids for approximately 2,500 95-gallon fully automated carts, as specified in the attached specifications. The carts must meet listed requirements, including current ANSI standards, specified materials and construction, and a minimum ten-year non-prorated warranty. Orders will be placed as needed and deliveries must be in truckload quantities, FOB Abilene, Texas. The unit price is to remain valid for one year from award, with the City reserving an option to extend the contract for one additional year.