i. 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 HDPE must be, at minimum, 4.0. ii. 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. iii. The cart shall be manufactured with a smooth non-textured surface and shall have no sharp edges on the outside. iv. The cart shall be manufactured free of inside recesses, projections or other obstructions where refuse could be trapped...
