PUBLIC OUTDOOR LITTER, RECYCLING, FOOD WASTE CANS

The City of Seattle is seeking qualified vendors to provide outdoor litter, recycling, and food waste cans to support its Public Place Litter and Recycling (PPLR) Program, managed by Seattle Public Utilities. This program, which has been in place since the late 1990s, currently maintains over 1,100 cans across the city to enhance community cleanliness and prevent issues such as improper use, graffiti, illegal dumping, and theft. The solicitation invites bids primarily for cans adhering to specific design requirements, but also welcomes optional bids for a particular Victor Stanley model or its approved equivalent for occasional purchases. The city’s previous contract, active since 2018, has reached its extension limits, prompting this new solicitation. In 2025, the city spent roughly $300,000 on these goods, usually ordering between 100 and 150 units annually, though quantities are estimated and not guaranteed. The solicitation, posted in April 2026 with responses due by early June 2026, is managed by the Finance and Administrative Services Purchasing Office in Seattle, Washington. The contract aims to ensure continued provision of durable and effective cans to meet the varying demands across Seattle neighborhoods while maintaining high standards for security and durability. Interested vendors can contact the designated Procurement Strategic Advisor for more information, and all purchasing will be conducted under the new contract once awarded and executed.