OUTDOOR WASTE AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES NO. II

The County of Ocean is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the furnishing, delivery, and when requested, installation of outdoor waste and recycling receptacles for use throughout Ocean County.

The purpose of this contract is to provide the County with a readily available source for the purchase of commercial-grade waste and recycling receptacles for parks, trails, recreational facilities, public buildings, open spaces, administrative facilities, and other County-owned properties.

The County intends to establish a contract that provides a variety of receptacle styles and configurations to accommodate differing site conditions and operational needs.

Ordering

Purchases shall be made on an as-needed basis. Quantities listed are estimates only and are not guarantees of future purchases. The County reserves the right to purchase any quantity of any item awarded under this contract.

Types of Receptacles

The County may purchase, but is not limited to purchasing, the following:

• Fully enclosed waste receptacles
• Fully enclosed recycling receptacles
• Single-stream receptacles
• Dual-stream receptacles
• Triple-stream receptacles
• Concrete receptacles
• Steel receptacles
• Decorative receptacles
• Park receptacles
• Trail receptacles
• Sensor-equipped receptacles
• Compacting receptacles
• Solar-powered receptacles
• Recycling centers
• Furnish-only units
• Furnish-and-install units

Materials

Units furnished under this contract shall be constructed of materials suitable for outdoor public use including but not limited to:

• Reinforced concrete
• Galvanized steel
• Powder-coated steel
• Stainless steel
• Recycled plastic
• Polyethylene
• Composite materials

Delivery

All deliveries shall be F.O.B. Destination to locations throughout Ocean County.

Installation

When requested, vendor shall provide installation services. Vendor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools and transportation necessary for installation. Vendor shall furnish all hardware such as concrete anchors, bolts, fasteners, and incidental materials necessary for complete installation.

Receptacles shall be installed level and plumb. Receptacles shall be secured in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, as well as all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Receptacles shall be fully operational upon completion.

Warranty

All equipment shall be furnished with the manufacturer's standard warranty. Extended warranties offered by the manufacturer shall be identified in the bid submission.

Equivalent Products

Where specific manufacturers or products are identified, they establish the minimum quality, durability, functionality, and performance requirements desired by the County. Equivalent products may be considered where specifically permitted within the bid documents and where the bidder demonstrates compliance with all material requirements.

Installation Bidding

Vendor shall bid on the installation option for each item they are bidding on. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of bid for that item. For example, if vendor is bidding on item 1, they must bid on item 1A to be considered for that item.

All items are on as-needed basis, and installation services are not guaranteed to be utilized on every order. No minimum quantities are acceptable.

Submission

When you are ready to respond to the solicitation and begin completing the necessary forms, click the Green “Draft Response” button. Forms requiring DocuSign are completed through the “Questionnaire” section of the response.