Orange/Blue Reversible Plastic Trash Bags

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking pricing from qualified vendors under Invitation for Bid 54-SM-2260051A to furnish and deliver orange and blue reversible plastic trash bags on an as-needed basis. These dual-colored bags are used by participants in the Adopt A Highway program to distinguish between regular trash and recycled items. The solicitation is for an estimated quantity of 7,500 cases, with an initial contract term of three years. Bids must be submitted electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal by September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Award will be granted to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price who meets all technical specifications and responsibility requirements. The required bags must have a minimum thickness of 1.65 mil and maximum of 2 mil, with minimum inside dimensions of 30 by 34 inches and an approximate 28-gallon capacity. Technical standards include a minimum impact resistance of 175 grams per ASTM-D2103, a minimum tear resistance of 340 grams per ASTM-D1709, and load ratings of 50 lbs for dry and 25 lbs for wet materials. Packaging is specified as 200 bags per case, organized into 20 rolls of 10 bags each. The exterior orange side must feature three lines of printing, including the NCDOT logo. Deliveries are to be made Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination, primarily to the NCDOT Central Inventory Warehouse in Raleigh, though the vendor must be capable of delivering to any requested location within North Carolina within 30 calendar days of a purchase order. Vendors must certify financial stability, comply with E-Verify requirements for employers with more than 25 employees, and provide evidence of registration with the North Carolina Secretary of State within 10 business days of award. Payment is contingent upon inspection and acceptance by the Contract Manager, with the state required to notify the vendor of any non-conforming goods within 10 calendar days of delivery.