Sealed bids will be received by the City of Gaithersburg Department of Public Works, 800 Rabbitt Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20878, until Wednesday February 25, 2009, at 10:00 AM, for IFB # 2009-21 semi-automated residential collection of recyclables, brush, branches and other yard waste for PUBLIC OPENING at that time. A five percent (5%) Bid Bond is required with the bid; 100 percent (100%) Performance and Payment Bonds will be required from the successful bidder.