Furnish and Deliver Recycling Carts

Frederick County, Maryland, is soliciting bids under IFB 27-283 for a contractor to furnish and deliver recycling carts and bins in various sizes, including 95/96, 64/65, and 35-gallon wheeled carts and 18-gallon bins. The contract includes the assembly of carts, delivery to the County's solid waste management facility or collection contractor yards, and the development of an inventory tracking system. Key technical requirements specify that products must be made from at least 10% post-consumer recycled plastic, be 100% recyclable, and feature UV stabilization with at least 3% by weight inhibitor. Carts must be wind-resistant up to 30 mph and include specific marking requirements, such as white nine-digit serial numbers on blue carts and 4-color in-mold labels. Additionally, each cart must be equipped with a factory-installed Ultra High Frequency RFID tag that matches existing frequencies and is associated with the cart's serial number. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who has been actively engaged in furnishing recycling carts for at least three years. The initial term is for three years, with an option for five additional one-year renewals at the County's discretion. Awardees must provide a one-year warranty from the date of delivery, an insurance certificate naming the County as an additional insured, and a Maryland Registration Certificate of Good Standing. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by December 8, 2026, and must include complete descriptive literature and signed authorizations. The County reserves the right to conduct independent testing and requires a sample of each container size for evaluation.