Bear-Resistant Food Storage and Waste Management Equipment

The County of San Luis Obispo Parks Department is seeking competitive bids to supply bear‑resistant food storage solutions, trash receptacles, and dumpsters for use in its campgrounds. The contract will cover a range of equipment types—including standard and ADA‑compliant storage boxes, pole‑mounted and wood‑beam‑mounted units, 40‑gallon trash cans, and 3‑cubic‑yard dumpsters—totaling roughly 430 storage boxes, 20 trash receptacles, and 25 dumpsters. All items must be certified bear‑resistant, weather‑proof, and suitable for continuous outdoor use. Delivery is required to Lopez Lake Recreation Area with an initial shipment of 140 boxes by 12/31/2026 and the remainder plus other items by 3/31/2027. The initial contract term runs from award through June 30 2027, with optional one‑year extensions up to four additional years. A 5 % local‑vendor preference applies. Bidders must submit a completed bid sheet, product specifications, certification documentation, and a discount from retail price. • Quantity: 430 food‑storage boxes (standard, ADA, pole‑mounted, wood‑beam), 20 trash receptacles, 25 dumpsters • Bear‑resistant certification required (IGBC, LWWF) • Delivery FOB Destination to Lopez Lake, CA • Initial term 1 year, renewable up to 5 years • Local vendor preference 5 % • Bid deadline 3 PM Oct 6 2026; questions due Sep 25 2026.