Bid Name Dumpster Repair & Parts

May 29, 2026
To Whom It May Concern:
The City of Sumter is soliciting SEALED bids for the items listed on page 8 of the attachment. Please list the
cost of each item separately. Delivery charges and taxes will also be listed separately. All bids MUST be received by
the Procurement Department on or before Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM / ET in the City of Sumter Opera
House. SEALED Bids may be mailed, overnight or hand delivered (Address is on page 2). Bids that are e-mailed or
faxed will be deemed unresponsive and rejected.
Quantity Size/Description/Specs/Details
*PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR QUANTITIES, DESCRIPTION, DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
*ALL BIDS MUST SPECIFY PER UNIT COST WHEN SHOWN IN SPECIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE.
DO NOT PROVIDE LUMP SUM ONLY IF YOU CAN PROVIDE UNIT COST.
*ALL DEVIATIONS FROM REQUESTED SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY NOTED ON BID
RESPONSE.
*ALL PRICES QUOTED WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ONE YEAR (1 JULY 2026 - 30 JUNE 2027)
The bid AITB number and name must appear on the envelope. Please email questions concerning
specifications/items via email to Willie Price: wprice@sumtersc.gov. If you have questions concerning the bid
process, email David Ferrell: dferrell@sumtersc.gov.
Sincerely,
David Ferrell
Asset and Operations Manager
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CITY OF SUMTER BID FORM
City of Sumter, South Carolina, a Body Politic and Corporate and Political Subdivision of the State of SC
ANNUAL INVITATION-TO-BID: AITB #2 - 26/27 (REBID)
NAME OF BID: Used Dumpster Repairs and Restoration (FY 2027)
BID MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm / ET at below address.
City of Sumter Public Works Complex
Attention: Procurement Dept.
303 E. Liberty St.
Sumter, SC 29150
BID: AITB #2-26/27 REBID - Used Dumpster Repairs and Restorations (FY 2027)
(The bid AITB number and name must appear on the envelope)
Quantity Size/Description/Specs/Details
*PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT (PG. 8) FOR QUANTITIES, DESCRIPTION, DETAILS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
*ALL PRICES QUOTED WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ONE YEAR (1 JULY 2025 - 30 JUNE 2026).
DELIVERY WILL BE MADE IN DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER
Delivery To: City of Sumter Sanitation Department
303 E. Liberty St.
Sumter, SC 29150
VENDOR NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY-STATE-ZIP:
TELEPHONE NO: EMAIL:
FEDERAL ID (TAX ID) NO: ____________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (WRITTEN):
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (PRINT): DATE
I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or
person submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies, or equipment, and is in all respects fair and without
collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid and verify that I am authorized to sign this bid for
the offerer. I further state that the company affiliated with this bid currently complies with all applicable federal
and state laws and directives relative to non-discriminatory practices in employment.
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The Bidder, in compliance with your Invitation-To-Bid, and having read and understood the Project Documents,
and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the proposed project, including the availability of
materials, labor, and work site environmental conditions, hereby proposes to furnish all permits, labor, materials,
supplies, and equipment and to perform the duties in accordance with the contract documents of which this Bid
Form is a part.
The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in the Bid as
principal(s) is, or are, named herein and that no other person has any interest in the Bid or in the contract to be
entered into; that this Bid is made without connection with any other person, company or parties making a bid;
and that is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud.
The Bidder further proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to contract with City of Sumter, to
furnish all permits, materials, equipment, tools, apparatus, means of transportation, removal, over head, profit
insurance, taxes, and other such costs both indirect and direct, and labor necessary hereto, and to complete the
proposed project in full and complete accordance with the Project Documents, to the full and entire satisfaction
of the Owner, at the prices listed in the Bid Schedule.
Unit prices and/or lump sums are shown in the Bid Schedule section below. In case of error in
extension, the Unit Price shall govern rather than the Amount. Where Lump Sum Amounts are bid, the amount
for each bid item shall govern rather than the total of any several items.
NOTIFICATION OF PRICE ADJUSTMENTS:
Unit prices offered shall remain firm throughout the term of the contract. Any request for price adjustment, with
proper documented justification, shall be submitted in writing to the City of Sumter two weeks prior to the
requested date of the price adjustment and will only take effect after the awardee has received written
acceptance of price adjustment from the City of Sumter. Any price adjustment invoiced without prior written
approval from the City of Sumter shall not be paid and the invoice returned to the awardee for correction. Price
adjustments shall be made in good faith with awardees and the City. The City of Sumter reserves the right to
reject any price adjustments and cancel the renewal of any contract containing unaccepted increase in prices.
NOTE: Price adjustments must be proven and out of the ordinary for contracts one year or less.
VENDOR AGREEMENTS
City of Sumter reserves the right to obtain clarification or additional information necessary to properly evaluate a
bid. Failure of vendor to respond to a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection
of that vendor's bid. City of Sumter reserves the right to award proposals received on the basis of individual
items, groups of items, or the entire list of items; to reject any and all proposals in whole or in part, and to waive
any technicalities. In every case, the City reserves the right to make awards deemed to be in the best interest of the
City and to negotiate further the offer determined by the City to be in the best interest of the City. City of Sumter
also reserves the right to make purchases outside of the awarded contracts where it is deemed in the best
interest of the City.
Each responder, by submitting a bid to the City of Sumter a result of this Invitation-to-Bid, agrees to and
acknowledges its acceptance of and agreement with the procedures outlined herein and all terms, conditions and
requirements of the applicable City of Sumter Bid documents. If a vendor cannot agree to these terms, or violates
these procedures, the response will be judged non-responsive and not considered. If the procedures are violated
during the evaluation process or prior to the issuance of a contract by the City of Sumter, the offer of the firm in
question will be void and City of Sumter will procure the goods/services in question from other eligible vendors.
Responses submitted are final and complete offers by the vendor. No additions, corrections, modifications,
changes or interpretations will be allowed. In the event questions arise on what is meant by an offer, the
Procurement Manager will make a determination as to the city's interpretation of the vendor's offer. If, after
informing the vendor of the city's opinion, disagreement as to scope of the offer is present, the offer will be
declared void.
Unit prices will govern over extended prices. Prices must be stated per unit and extended for the total quantity.
Sales, use, or excise tax, as well as any handling and shipping charges, must be shown as separate items.
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Responders must clearly mark as "Confidential" each part of their offer which they consider proprietary
information that could be exempt from disclosure under Section 30-4-40, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976
as amended (Freedom of Information Act). If any part is designated as "confidential", there must be attached to
that part an explanation of how this information fits within one or more categories listed in Section 30-4-40. City
of Sumter reserves the right to determine whether this information should be exempt from disclosure and no legal
action may be brought against City of Sumter or its agents for its determination in this regard
The Owner reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of work under the Contract at the unit prices
quoted in the bid received from the successful responder.
The responder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, statutes,
ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the project shall apply to the
contract and the project throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though
herein written out in full.
The Responder agrees to secure at Responder's own expense all personnel necessary to carry out Responder's
obligations under this Bid. Such personnel shall not be deemed to be employees of the City nor shall they or any
of them have or is deemed to have any direct contractual relationship with the City. Responder shall obtain and
maintain all licenses and permits required by law for performance of this contract by him.
Upon award of the contract or Purchase Order, the bidder shall maintain, throughout the performance of its
obligations a policy of Worker's Compensation insurance with such limits as may be required by SC law, and a
policy or policies of general liability insurance insuring against liability for injury to, and death of, persons and
damage to, destruction of, property arising out of, or based upon, any act or omission of the bidder or any of its
subcontractors of their respective officers, directors employees or agents.
Such liability insurance shall have limits sufficient to cover any loss or potential loss resulting from this contract.
City of Sumter must be listed as additional insured.
The certificate must allow a minimum of a 30 day written notice of cancellation. Bidder shall provide a Certificate
of Insurance to the City of Sumter Procurement offices prior to start of work.
The bidder shall satisfy itself as to the actual requirements of the bid by personal examination of its location or
other means, so as to enable the bidder to make an informed bid. Failure to do so shall not relieve the successful
bidder of its obligation to furnish all materials, products, and/or labor necessary to complete the provision of the
awarded contract and failure to do so may result in the claims against bonds. No allowance will be made for any
claims that a bid and/or response was based on incomplete information as to the nature and character of the sites
and of the work involved.
The responder shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City of Sumter, its officers, agents and employees from
liability and any claims, suits, judgments, and damages of any nature brought because of, arising out of, or due to
breach of the agreement by Responder, its subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or employees or due to any negligent
act or occurrence or any omission or commission of Responder, its subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or
employees.
The successful responder shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Sumter, its officers, agents and
employees from all suits or claims of any character resulting from patent, trademark or copyright infringement or
accidents/injury at any point in the delivery of goods/services.
Should any responder fail to perform or comply with any provision or terms and conditions of any documents
referenced and made part hereof, City of Sumter may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, and may
consider such failure or non compliance a breach/default of contract.
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City of Sumter may terminate this agreement with or without cause at anytime. In the event of termination by
either party, uncontested fees due for services satisfactorily performed or goods accepted prior to the termination
shall be paid.
Upon award of a contract or Purchase Order under this bid, the person, partnership, association, or corporation to
whom the award is made must comply with the laws of South Carolina, which require such person or entity to be
authorized and/or licensed to do business in this state. Notwithstanding the fact that applicable statutes may
exempt or exclude the successful responder from requirements that it be authorized and/or licensed to do business
in this state, by submission of this signed proposal, the responder agrees to subject itself to the jurisdiction and
process of the courts of the State of South Carolina, to all matters and disputes arising or to arise under the
contract and performance thereof, including any questions as to the liability for taxes, licenses, or fees levied by
the State.
Upon award of the contract or Purchase Order, the bidder shall maintain, throughout the performance of its
obligations a policy of Worker's Compensation insurance with such limits as may be required by SC law, and a
policy or policies of general liability insurance insuring against liability for injury to, and death of, persons and
damage to, destruction of, property arising out of, or based upon, any act or omission of the bidder or any of its
subcontractors of their respective officers, directors employees or agents. Such liability insurance shall have limits
sufficient to cover any loss or potential loss resulting from this contract. City of Sumter must be listed as
additional insured. The certificate must allow a minimum of a 30 day written notice of cancellation. Bidder shall
provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City of Sumter Procurement office prior to start of work.
The bidder shall satisfy itself as to the actual requirements of the bid by personal examination of its location or
other means, so as to enable the bidder to make an informed bid. Failure to do so shall not relieve the successful
bidder of its obligation to furnish all materials, products, and/or labor necessary to complete the provision of the
awarded contract and failure to do so may result in the claims against bonds.
No allowance will be made for any claims that a bid and/or response was based on incomplete information as to
the nature and character of the sites and of the work involved.
The responder shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City of Sumter, its officers, agents and employees from
liability and any claims, suits, judgments, and damages of any nature brought because of, arising out of, or due to
breach of the agreement by Responder, its subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or employees or due to any negligent
act or occurrence or any omission or commission of Responder, its subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or
employees.
The successful responder shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Sumter, its officers, agents and
employees from all suits or claims of any character resulting from patent, trademark or copyright infringement or
accidents/injury at any point in the delivery of goods/services.
Should any responder fail to perform or comply with any provision or terms and conditions of any documents
referenced and made part hereof, City of Sumter may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, and may
consider such failure or non compliance a breach/default of contract.
City of Sumter may terminate this agreement with or without cause at anytime. In the event of termination by
either party, uncontested fees due for services satisfactorily performed or goods accepted prior to the termination
shall be paid.
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Upon award of a contract or Purchase Order under this bid, the person, partnership, association, or corporation to
whom the award is made must comply with the laws of South Carolina, which require such person or entity to be
authorized and/or licensed to do business in this state. Notwithstanding the fact that applicable statutes may
exempt or exclude the successful responder from requirements that it be authorized and/or licensed to do business
in this state, by submission of this signed proposal, the responder agrees to subject itself to the jurisdiction and
process of the courts of the State of South Carolina, to all matters and disputes arising or to arise under the
contract and performance thereof, including any questions as to the liability for taxes, licenses, or fees levied by
the State.
APPLICABLE FOR WORK PERFORMED ON-SITE AT ANY CITY OF SUMTER PROPERTY:
Contractor's and Subcontractor's Insurance: Before commencing the Work, and until completion and final
acceptance of the Work, the Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own expense, the insurance coverages
described below. Before starting the Work, Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance, in a form acceptable
to Owner, evidencing the Contractor's compliance with the Agreement's insurance requirements. All insurance
policies are to be written through a company duly authorized to transact that class of insurance within the
jurisdiction of the Project site and shall be with insurance companies acceptable to Owner and with
A.M. Best Rating of A minus or better. The Certificates and policies for the Commercial General Liability and
Business Automobile Liability Policy shall name Owner, and if requested, Owner's agents, as Additional Insureds
for completed and ongoing operations on a primary and non-contributory basis. All Insurance Certificates shall
state policy numbers, dates of expiration, policy limits, and provide that the insurance will not be cancelled or
changed unless Owner has been given written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the proposed change
or cancellation.
If the Contractor fails to procure or maintain required insurance coverages, Owner shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to procure and maintain the required insurance for and in the name of the Contractor, and Contractor
shall pay the cost thereof and furnish all necessary information to make effective and maintain such insurance.
Contractor shall not commence work until all insurance requirements are met.
a. Required Insurance Coverages: The insurance coverages to be provided include those as set forth
below unless modified in an Insurance Exhibit attached to the Agreement:
(1) Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability. This coverage must, at a
minimum, include coverage and/or endorsements for premises operations, products/completed operations,
contractual liability assumed by Contractor under this Agreement, personal injury, advertising injury and
broad form Property Damage (including coverage for explosion, collapse and underground hazards), and
independent Contractor coverages. All liability policies must be written on an "occurrence" basis. Such
policy shall not contain Endorsement, CG 22 94 10 01. The Commercial General Liability and Automobile
Liability insurance required herein shall protect the Contractor and the Owner against liability from
damages growing out of any Contractor operations (including the operation of all automobiles, trucks, and
other vehicles owned or rented) in connection with the performance of this Agreement, as well as liability
arising after the completion of the Contractor's operations.
(2)
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of $1,000,000.00 and property
damage limits of $1,000,000.00 or a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00.
(3) Worker's Compensation in accordance with, and providing coverages meeting or
exceeding the limits required by, the laws of the State of South Carolina jurisdiction, and Employer's
Liability Insurance with the following minimum limits: $100,000 Per Accident, $100,000 Per Disease for
Each Employee, $500,000 aggregate.
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(4) Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance with a policy limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence
and aggregate.
(5) Sub-Contractor Insurance: If Contractor elects, with Owner's approval, to subcontract any
portion of the Work to another Contractor, Contractor shall require of such Subcontractor insurance
coverage similar to that required of Contractor hereunder and shall furnish to Owner evidence that such
insurance coverages are currently in effect. Moreover, Contractor shall require any such Subcontractor to
name Contractor and Owner as additional insureds on Subcontractor's Commercial General Liability
Insurance and will provide Contractor with a waiver of subrogation form from such sub-Contractors
worker's compensation carrier. Failure of Contractor to require Subcontractor to obtain the coverages
required herein or to furnish Owner evidence of such coverage shall be grounds for termination for default.
b. The Contractor shall furnish one copy of each Certificate of Insurance herein required attached to each
copy of the Agreement, plus three additional copies of each Certificate of Insurance herein required, which shall
specifically set forth evidence of all coverages set forth above. The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner copies of any
endorsements that are subsequently issued amending coverage or limits.
(6) All proof of insurance must be on an ACORD CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE.
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ATTACHMENT:
DUMPSTER REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS (FY 2027)
QTY DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS Unit Price Total Price
4 Cubic Yard Dumpsters: Includes all labor and
10 materials for removing stickers, sanding and
painting.
8 Cubic Yard Dumpsters: Includes all labor and
10 materials for removing stickers, sanding and
painting.
Bottom Installation for 4 yard dumpster:
Remove old bottom and replace with new
25
bottom. Price to include labor, welding, sanding
and painting and all material needed for repairs.
Bottom Installation for 8 yard dumpster:
Remove old bottom and replace with new
25
bottom. Price to include labor, welding, sanding
and painting and all material needed for repairs.
Cost to sand and paint exterior of a 20 cubic
yard trash trailer. Painting to include all
1
material, labor and equipment needed to
complete the job.
As Cost per Plastic lids installed. Sizes: 30" x 30"
Needed
As
36" x 46"
Needed
As
36" x 58"
Needed
Rate per Hour for Major Repairs. LABOR
ONLY
Rate per Hour for Minor Repairs. LABOR
ONLY
TOTAL
*Materials to be provided by the Vendor.
*Vendor will be responsible for shipment, delivery, and on-site placement of any material needed for repairs.
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