City of Shelton - Purchase of Automated Recycling and Trash Carts - Bid #2026-11 (2025)
City of SheltonCity · Shelton, CT- Due
- Nov 21, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Brian Roach
- (203) 924-9277
The 30-second brief
The City of Shelton is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of automated recycling and trash carts for city-wide curbside collection. The scope includes rollout carts in 95/96 gallon and 64/65 gallon sizes, blue for recycling and brown for trash, designed for automated truck systems. The awarded contractor will be responsible for assembling and delivering the containers to the City's Public Works Department. Submission deadline is November 21, 2025 at 11:00 am via the OpenGov Procurement Portal. Minimum warranty of ten years is required, along with a 90-day pricing validity period.
Price for Trash Cart- 96 gallons, Price for Trash Cart- 64 gallons, Recycle Cart - 96 gallons, Recycle Cart - 64 gallons, 8" x 12" Lid Labels, Wheels, ALTERNATE- RFID Tags- Per Cart
Lowest responsible firm meeting specifications and warrantee offered
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Summary
The City of Shelton is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of automated recycling and trash carts for city-wide curbside collection.
The scope includes rollout carts in 95/96 gallon and 64/65 gallon sizes, blue for recycling and brown for trash, designed for automated truck systems. The awarded contractor will be responsible for assembling and delivering the containers to the City's Public Works Department. Submission deadline is November 21, 2025 at 11:00 am via the OpenGov Procurement Portal. Minimum warranty of ten years is required, along with a 90-day pricing validity period.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible firm meeting specifications and warrantee offered
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Price for Trash Cart- 96 gallons
- Price for Trash Cart- 64 gallons
- Recycle Cart - 96 gallons
- Recycle Cart - 64 gallons
- 8" x 12" Lid Labels
- Wheels
- ALTERNATE- RFID Tags- Per Cart
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Certificate of Insurance
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Bid Proposal Confirmation
- References
- Review of Sample Agreement
- Warranty Document
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cityofshelton
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Shelton, CT
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Shelton?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 21, 2025. 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://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cityofshelton. For questions, contact Brian Roach.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Shelton in CT, 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 Bid 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 Brian Roach at (203) 924-9277. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Price for Trash Cart- 96 gallons, Price for Trash Cart- 64 gallons, Recycle Cart - 96 gallons, Recycle Cart - 64 gallons, 8" x 12" Lid Labels, Wheels, ALTERNATE- RFID Tags- Per Cart. 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: "Lowest responsible firm meeting specifications and warrantee offered" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Shelton?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Shelton are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Shelton 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Certificate of Insurance, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Proposal Confirmation, References, Review of Sample Agreement, Warranty Document. Review the full document from City of Shelton for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Shelton, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.