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450-A2-TRASH RECEPTACLES (TCI) AND TWO WHEELED REFUSE CONTAINERS
Start Date: 11/2007
End Date: 02/2013
Section 1 - Special Instructions and Conditions
1.1 DESCRIPTION: 450-A2 Trash Receptacles from TCI
Two Wheel Refuse Containers/Carts
1.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT: Automated Firm Price with Escalation at renewal.
1.3 TERM OF CONTRACT: The term of this contract is November 8, 2007
thru March 31, 2010.
Option to Renew: Two (2) additional one (1) year period(s).
This will be done in writing and at the State's exclusive option.
First renewal period - April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010 (Exercised)
Second renewal period - April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011 (Exercised)
Contract Extension: April 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011
Contract Extension: September 1, 2011 through November 30, 2011
Contract Extension: December 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012
Contract Extension: February 29, 2012 through June 30, 2012
Contract Extension: July 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012
Contract Extension: November 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013
1.4 DELIVERY FOR TCI TRASH RECEPTACLES: 90-120 Days after receipt of order
DELIVERY FOR TWO WHEEL CARTS: 45 days after receipt of order
1.5 MINIMUM ORDER - TWO WHEEL CONTAINERS: 50 each
1.6 SPOT PURCHASE OPTION: Not applicable to TCI products
TWO WHEEL CONTAINERS - State agencies may spot purchase if need is
less than 50 each. Orders should not be split to meet this requirement.
1.7 SHIPPING INFORMATION:
TCI SHIPMENTS: PLUS FREIGHT
SHIPPING INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO TWO WHEEL CONTAINERS ONLY:
Orders totaling $1,000.00 or more shipped to a single destination:
F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed
Orders totaling less than $1,000.00 shipped freight prepaid and added
as a separate item on invoice.
Qualified ordering entities must not be charged freight for partial
shipments of any order with a net total of $1000.00.
1.9 WARRANTY: Two wheel carts: Manufacturer's Standard Warranty or 10 years, whichever
is longer.
1.10 PRICE CHANGES: Prices will remain firm until August 31, 2008.
Prices may be decreased at any time after award.
1.11 CPA CONTRACT MANAGER: Any questions concerning the terms and conditions
and technical specifications shall be directed in writing to the address
below.
DANA L. EDWARDS, CTPM
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Procurement and Support Services Division
P. O. Box 13186
Austin, TX 78711-3186
PHONE: (512) 463-2563
FAX: (512) 475-0851
1.12 PURCHASE ORDERS: Only contract purchase orders issued by the TPASS or
orders issued through a TPASS contract are eligible for contract pricing.
1.13 ASSEMBLY CHARGES FOR TWO WHEEL CONTAINERS:
OTTO INDUSTRIES, INC.: Does not offer assembly.
REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY: Does not offer assembly.
TOTER, INC.: Assembly pricing available using the following
commodity codes:
450-34-90001- Minimum Order of 2,500 required
450-34-90002- For Municipalities with an applicable Living Wage Ordinance
Minimum Order of 2,500 required
1.14 STYLE DESCRIPTIONS/INFORMATION FOR TWO WHEEL CONTAINERS:
Detailed Style descriptions available on each line item.
Additional information regarding Styles:
Style 1. A semi-automated lifting area shall be integrally molded and
recessed within the body of the cart.
a. The locking bar shall be designed to freely rotate a full 360
degrees and shall be constructed of zinc-coated, cadmium, or
plated steel to prevent rust and corrosion. Devices used to
secure the locking bar in place must fit snugly, be of
durable material, remain securely in place, and allow the
complete 360 degree rotation of the locking bar.
b. No permanent deformation to the holes in the semi-automated
lifting area of the cart, which support the locking bar,
shall occur when a force is applied sufficient to bend the
metal locking bar more than 1 inch.
c. The hole for the locking bar shall not have a greater
diameter than 1/16 inch of the size of the locking bar.
d. The locking bar shall extend a minimum of 1-1/2 inch beyond
the point at which it penetrates the wall of the cart body or
attachment point on both sides. The ends of the bar shall
not touch the inside wall of the cart when the bar is pushed
to the extreme left or right.
Style 2. Same as Style 1 except, the locking bar shall be integrally
molded for and be a part of the cart body.
Style 3. A cart manufactured without pickup point for use with fully
automated lifting mechanism
MARKINGS: At contract user's option, the cart shall have a name molded
into its lid as a minimum or its body or both in letters at
approximately 1-1/2" high. The information will take the
following format as an example: "Property of the State of
Texas." Any limitation on the number or size of letters used
in the molding process shall be stated in the bid response
section. The minimum order for implementing this option at no
cost to buyer shall be stated in the area labeled accessories.
SERIAL NUMBER: At the contract user's option, each cart shall be hot
stamped with a unique serial number at approximately 1"
high on the front body of the cart. Each serial number
will be unique to the individual cart for each ordering
entity and match the following format: The 1st two
numbers shall be the last two digits of the year
manufactured, and the last six numbers shall be a
sequential manufacturing number of all carts manufactured
for a specific ordering entity. The minimum order for
having this option at no cost to the ordering entity is
stated in the area labeled accessories.
SPECIALIZED TOOLS: One (1) set of any specialized tools which may be
required to assemble any carts provided shall be
provided to the ordering entity by contractor at no
cost to user for outright ownership.