The following specifications supersede the standards listed above, where applicable: 1. The cart shall be manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The HDPE must have a density of 0.947 to 0.968 grams cm3. The Melt Index (MI) of the HDPE must be, at minimum, 4.0. 2. The cart shall have an ultraviolet (UV) inhibitor to prevent deterioration and shattering. The UV inhibitor shall be added at a minimum of 2% by weight, or technologically advanced equivalent, thus ensuring maximum protection from the elements. The Proposer must provide documentation to demonstrate how this requirement is met. 3. The cart shall be manufactured with a smooth, non-textured surface inside and no sharp edges on the outside. 4. The cart shall be manufactured without inside recesses, projections, or other obstructions where refuse could be trapped. 5. The cart shall be manufactured with a narrow-width design to fit through a 30-inch door opening. 6. The cart shall be manufactured with a foot-operated tilt feature designed in the axle area to facilitate easy tipping. 7. The cart shall be manufactured with a slight taper so that the top of the body is slightly larger than the bottom for nesting during shipment. 8. The cart shall be aerodynamically designed to remain stable in winds of approximately 25-30 miles per hour. 9. The cart shall be designed (whether empty or full) to remain upright when the lid is thrown open. 10. The cart shall be manufactured with a ¼” minimum molded-in bottom wear strips for longer life. 11. The manufacturer shall permanently mold the cart lifting section into the cart. 12. The manufacturer prefers that the grab bar be permanently molded into the cart, but a metal grab bar will be considered. 13. Except for the metal axle and possibly the metal grab bar, the cart shall not have any other metal attachments, framing, or nuts and bolts.
