Frederick County - Furnish and Deliver Recycling Carts - IFB #27-283 (2026)
Frederick CountyCounty · Frederick, MD- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 35 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Laura Schug
- (301) 471-5057
The 30-second brief
Frederick County, Maryland is seeking competitive bids from qualified contractors for the provision and delivery of recycling carts, including cart assembly, delivery to the solid waste management facility or collection yards, and the development of an inventory tracking system based on serial numbers and optional ultra-high frequency RFID tags. The scope encompasses wheeled carts in 95/96 gallon, 64/65 gallon, and 35 gallon capacities, plus 18-gallon recycling bins, manufactured from post-consumer recycled medium/high density polyethylene with UV inhibitors, hot-stamped County seals, and serial numbering. Bids are due by December 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with questions due by November 18, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 4, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The initial contract term is 3 years with five optional 1-year renewal increments.
Wheeled carts of 95/96 gallon capacity; Wheeled carts of 64/65 gallon capacity; Wheeled carts of 35 gallon capacity; 18-gallon recycling bins; Assembly, Delivery, And serial number/RFID inventory tracking system
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Summary
Frederick County, Maryland is seeking competitive bids from qualified contractors for the provision and delivery of recycling carts, including cart assembly, delivery to the solid waste management facility or collection yards, and the development of an inventory tracking system based on serial numbers and optional ultra-high frequency RFID tags.
The scope encompasses wheeled carts in 95/96 gallon, 64/65 gallon, and 35 gallon capacities, plus 18-gallon recycling bins, manufactured from post-consumer recycled medium/high density polyethylene with UV inhibitors, hot-stamped County seals, and serial numbering. Bids are due by December 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with questions due by November 18, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 4, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The initial contract term is 3 years with five optional 1-year renewal increments.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest bidding responsive and responsible contractor
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Wheeled carts of 95/96 gallon capacity
- Wheeled carts of 64/65 gallon capacity
- Wheeled carts of 35 gallon capacity
- 18-gallon recycling bins
- Assembly, Delivery, And serial number/RFID inventory tracking system
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Price Page No. 1
- Price Page No. 2
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Contractor's Reference Information
- Affidavit
- Certifications of Compliance
- Redacted Version
- Additional Information
- Descriptive literature
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd/projects/311486
- Duration
- 96 months
- Scope location
- Frederick, MD
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Frederick County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 8, 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/frederickcountymd/projects/311486. For questions, contact Laura Schug.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Frederick County in MD, 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 Laura Schug at (301) 471-5057. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Wheeled carts of 95/96 gallon capacity; Wheeled carts of 64/65 gallon capacity; Wheeled carts of 35 gallon capacity; 18-gallon recycling bins; Assembly, Delivery, And serial number/RFID inventory tracking system. 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 bidding responsive and responsible contractor" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Frederick County?
All active and historical solicitations from Frederick County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Frederick County 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 8, 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: Price Page No. 1, Price Page No. 2, Acknowledgement of Addenda, Contractor's Reference Information, Affidavit, Certifications of Compliance, Redacted Version, Additional Information, Descriptive liter. Review the full document from Frederick County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Frederick, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.