Shawnee County Metal Commercial Waste Containers RFP 074-25
Shawnee CountyCounty · Topeka, KS- Due
- Jan 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 22, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Shawnee County is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of Metal Commercial Waste Containers for use in its solid waste activities under RFP 074-25. The procurement includes various sizes of both Rear Load and Front Load containers (1-yard through 8-yard capacities) constructed of 10-gauge and 12-gauge steel with specific requirements for trunnion bars, caster pads, and safety orange paint. Bidders must provide individual container pricing and full load transportation costs for delivery to 1515 NW Saline St. Topeka, KS 66618. The contract term covers the 2026 calendar year. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Shawnee County bid portal by January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting may be required if specified in the portal.
Individual container pricing, Full load transportation cost, Brochure and container specifications, Attachment 1
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Summary
Shawnee County is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of Metal Commercial Waste Containers for use in its solid waste activities under RFP 074-25.
The procurement includes various sizes of both Rear Load and Front Load containers (1-yard through 8-yard capacities) constructed of 10-gauge and 12-gauge steel with specific requirements for trunnion bars, caster pads, and safety orange paint. Bidders must provide individual container pricing and full load transportation costs for delivery to 1515 NW Saline St. Topeka, KS 66618. The contract term covers the 2026 calendar year. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Shawnee County bid portal by January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting may be required if specified in the portal.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Individual container pricing
- Full load transportation cost
- Brochure and container specifications
- Attachment 1
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attachment 1
- Multiple Bids Cover Page (if applicable)
- Proprietary Divider Page (if applicable)
- Shawnee County CPA
- Submit to
- Shawnee County online bid portal (www.snco.gov/purchasing)
- Scope location
- Topeka, KS
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Shawnee County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 9, 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: Shawnee County online bid portal (www.snco.gov/purchasing).
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Shawnee County in KS, 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 RFP 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Individual container pricing, Full load transportation cost, Brochure and container specifications, Attachment 1. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Shawnee County?
All active and historical solicitations from Shawnee County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Shawnee 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Attachment 1, Multiple Bids Cover Page (if applicable), Proprietary Divider Page (if applicable), Shawnee County CPA. Review the full document from Shawnee 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: Topeka, KS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.