The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for 40,000 high‑density polyethylene recycling containers and an equal number of matching lids. The items must meet detailed performance specs (temperature range, capacity, drainage features, recycled‑content requirements, 5‑year warranty, and custom printing) and be delivered FOB to the City’s address within ten weeks of the purchase order. Nova Products was awarded the contract, offering a unit price of $7.50 per container and $2.95 per lid. The procurement follows full and open competition rules, with a bid deadline of March 2 2022. Key points include:
• 40,000 containers + 40,000 lids, HDPE, forest‑green, with recycled content
• Unit pricing with prompt‑pay discount considerations (discounts <30 days ignored)
• Delivery required within ten weeks; warranty of five years; samples may be requested
• Award to Nova Products; no other vendors listed