Rental of CNG Refuse Collection Trucks and Bin Delivery Truck

City of Pasadena - Public Works Department, BSFMD has issued informal selection, solicitation 2026-Informal-0551.

The City of Pasadena Public Works Department, Building Systems and Fleet Management Division (BSFMD), is seeking a qualified vendor to provide short-tern rental of four (4) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) side-loading refuse collection trucks and one (1) bin delivery truck. The rental equipment will support the City's refuse collection operations during temporary fleet shortages, maintenance activities, and other operational needs. The anticipated rental period is 28 consecutive days. All equipment shall be delivered to the City of Pasadena in fully operational condition and ready for immediate use.

The City of Pasadena operates refuse collection vehicles and related equipment to provide residential and commercial solid waste services. From time to time, additional vehicles are required to supplement the City's existing fleet due to maintenance, repairs, temporary equipment shortages, or other operational needs. The City requires temporary rental vehicles capable of performing normal refuse collection and container delivery activities. The four side-loading refuse collection trucks shall be powered by CNG and suitable for residential solid waste collection routes. The City also requires one bin/container delivery truck capable of transporting, delivering, positioning, and retrieving commercial refuse containers.

Responses are due October 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT.

Questions must be submitted by October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT.

Commodity categories: Rental and Leasing Services; Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing; Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing; Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing.

Contact: Elena Olimpio, Management Analyst (eolimpio@cityofpasadena.net, (626) 744-4020).

7 documents are attached to the notice: REQUIRED_FORMS_-_AAs_-_SIG-LEGAL-STATUS 02112026; DoIT Technical Questionnaire; RELEVANT EXPERIENCE FORM; Disclosure of Lobbying Activities; Unique Entity ID (SAM); Federal_Required_Certification; Emergency FEMA TC.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/309511. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.