City of Clearwater - Refuse and Recycling Containers - 03-27 (2026)
City of ClearwaterCity · Clearwater, FL- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 10 days left
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Jendi Solka
- (727) 444-8733
The 30-second brief
The City of Clearwater is soliciting sealed bids to supply new and unused residential plastic refuse and recycling containers. The scope includes high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers in 48-gallon, 64-gallon, and 96-gallon sizes with RFID technology, custom hot stamping, in-mold labels, and automated arm lifting compatibility. Bids are due by November 12, 2026, at 10:00 am, with a question deadline of November 2, 2026. Required submissions include ANSI compliance test results, container specifications, warranties, references, and a W-9 form. Evaluation criteria encompass responsiveness, responsibility, and price.
48 Gallon Refuse Container, 64 Gallon Refuse Container, 96 Gallon Refuse Container, 48 Gallon Recycle Container, 64 Gallon Recycle Container, 96 Gallon Recycle Container, Refuse Lid - Black, Recycling Lid - Yellow, Wheel, Axle, Lid Hinge / Attachment Components, Hot Stamp Artwork Revision/Setup, In-Mold Label (IML) Artwork Revision/Setup
Responsiveness, responsibility, price
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Summary
The City of Clearwater is soliciting sealed bids to supply new and unused residential plastic refuse and recycling containers.
The scope includes high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers in 48-gallon, 64-gallon, and 96-gallon sizes with RFID technology, custom hot stamping, in-mold labels, and automated arm lifting compatibility. Bids are due by November 12, 2026, at 10:00 am, with a question deadline of November 2, 2026. Required submissions include ANSI compliance test results, container specifications, warranties, references, and a W-9 form. Evaluation criteria encompass responsiveness, responsibility, and price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Responsiveness
- Responsibility
- Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- 48 Gallon Refuse Container
- 64 Gallon Refuse Container
- 96 Gallon Refuse Container
- 48 Gallon Recycle Container
- 64 Gallon Recycle Container
- 96 Gallon Recycle Container
- Refuse Lid - Black
- Recycling Lid - Yellow
- Wheel
- Axle
- Lid Hinge / Attachment Components
- Hot Stamp Artwork Revision/Setup
- In-Mold Label (IML) Artwork Revision/Setup
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- REFERENCES.pdf
- SCRUTINIZED_COMPANIES_AND_B
- Compliance_with_787.06_form
- W-9
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/myclearwater
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Clearwater, FL
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from City of Clearwater?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/myclearwater. For questions, contact Jendi Solka.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including City of Clearwater in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jendi Solka at (727) 444-8733. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 48 Gallon Refuse Container, 64 Gallon Refuse Container, 96 Gallon Refuse Container, 48 Gallon Recycle Container, 64 Gallon Recycle Container, 96 Gallon Recycle Container, Refuse Lid - Black, Recycling Lid - Yellow, Wheel, Axle, Lid Hinge / Attachment Components, Hot Stamp Artwork Revision/Setup, In-. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Responsiveness, responsibility, price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Clearwater?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Clearwater are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Clearwater regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: REFERENCES.pdf, SCRUTINIZED_COMPANIES_AND_B..., Compliance_with_787.06_form..., W-9. Review the full document from City of Clearwater for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Clearwater, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.