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Bid Classification: 
Goods
Bid Type:  Request for Information
Bid Number:  4354
Bid Name:  Market Sounding for Battery-Electric Refuse Collection Trucks and Operational Trials
Bid Status:  Open
Published Date:  Mon Aug 10, 2026 4:00 PM (PDT)
Bid Closing Date:  Tue Sep 8, 2026 4:00 PM (PDT)
Question Deadline:  Mon Aug 31, 2026 4:00 PM (PDT)
Duration in months:  1
Negotiation Type:  Refer to project document
Condition for Participation:  Refer to project document
Electronic Auctions:  Not Applicable
Language for Bid Submissions:  English unless specified in the bid document
Submission Type:  Online Submissions Only
Submission Address:  Online Submissions Only
Public Opening:  No
Description: 

The City of Nanaimo is seeking information from vendors of electric refuse collection vehicles who are prepared to provide vehicle information, deliver a vehicle to the City, provide operator orientation, and leave the vehicle with the City for a seven (7) day operational demonstration.

 

The City wishes to learn more about commercially available electric refuse collection vehicles and gain firsthand operating experience under typical municipal collection conditions. Further details regarding the information package and demonstration requirements are outlined in Section 4.0.

 

This RFI is intended to gather information that could assist the City in a potential future procurement process.

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  • Automotive
    • Heavy Trucks
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