Shipping Containers for Government and Municipal Agencies
Public works, parks, utilities, and emergency management storage for federal, state, and local government. Delivered nationwide with freight included.
Used 20ft containers run $2,000 to $3,800 delivered, and used 40ft containers run $2,800 to $4,500, with freight included in the ZIP code price. New 1-Trip units run $3,500 to $5,500 for a 20ft and $4,500 to $7,500 for a 40ft. Standard units ship in 5 to 10 business days from the depot nearest your site. Orders of three or more units go through the bulk desk for volume pricing and phased delivery.
We have sold containers for over 35 years and served more than 70,000 customers, including federal agencies, state departments of transportation, and hundreds of municipalities. We sell rather than rent, so the unit becomes a department asset rather than a recurring line item on a hire agreement. If you are still scoping what a department or facility needs, our government and municipal buyer's guide covers applications, procurement pathways, and condition grades by use case in detail.
Why Government Agencies Buy From Us
Delivered Price Includes Freight | 300+ Depot Locations | Volume Pricing on 3+ Units |
Enter a facility ZIP code and see the all-in delivered price. Pricing reflects the five nearest depots, so the quote returned is the lowest available for that address. | We dispatch from the depot nearest to each facility, which keeps delivery costs down for agencies operating across several counties or districts. | Three or more units on a single purchase order receive volume pricing, phased delivery, and multi-address dispatch across department locations. |
Containers for Public Sector Facilities
Four configurations cover most government and municipal requirements: the 20ft WWT for tool and materials storage, the 40ft WWT for public works and multi-crew depots, the 40ft High Cube where taller equipment needs headroom, and a New 1-Trip unit as the base for a field office or command post. All prices include delivery to your ZIP code.
Product | Delivered Price | Department Use |
20ft Wind and Water Tight | $2,000 to $3,800 | Tool and materials storage for a single department or crew |
40ft Wind and Water Tight | $2,800 to $4,500 | Public works, parks, and multi-crew depot storage |
40ft High Cube WWT | $2,800 to $4,500 | Salt and sand equipment, tall materials, and fleet parts |
20ft New 1-Trip | $3,500 to $5,500 | Field office or command post base for a single site |
40ft New 1-Trip | $4,500 to $7,500 | Premium field office, EOC support, or welfare unit |
Container Office | Quoted | Ready-built field office, fitted before dispatch |
Climate Controlled Unit | Quoted | Temperature-sensitive records, equipment, or supply storage |
Department and Facility Accessories
Five additions cover the standard department build: an office kit that serves as a field office or EOC support unit, a roll-up door for equipment access, a lock box for security, vents to prevent condensation, and a climate-controlled configuration for sensitive equipment or records. All are available in the same order and covered by a single financing agreement.
Accessory | Department Function |
Office Kit | Core field office fit-out supplied as one package |
Roll-Up Door | Full-width access for equipment, salt, sand, and materials |
Lock Box | Shrouds the padlock so bolt cutters cannot reach the shackle |
Container Vents | Prevents condensation from damaging stored materials and supplies |
Climate Controlled Configuration | Insulated and temperature-controlled build for records or sensitive equipment. Confirm current spec and pricing with the bulk desk. |
Accessories cannot be added to a financing agreement after an order is placed, so specify the full package at checkout. The complete range is in the container accessories collection.
Configurations by Operation Size
Configuration drives both unit count and order route. One or two units go through standard online checkout. Three or more move to the bulk desk, where volume pricing, phased delivery, and multi-address dispatch apply.
Operation | Units | Configuration | Modifications | Order Route |
Single department or facility | 1 | 20ft WWT | Lock box, vents | Online checkout |
Parks or public works crew | 1 to 2 | 40ft WWT | Roll-up door, lock box | Online checkout |
Multi-facility department program | 2 to 5 | 40ft mix plus office | Roll-up doors, office kit | Bulk desk |
County or city-wide rollout | 5 to 12 | Standardized 40ft spec | Uniform spec, all sites | Bulk desk |
State DOT or agency-wide contract | 10 to 25 | 40ft mix plus office | Climate control, security | Bulk desk |
Cooperative purchasing agreement | 5 to 25 | Varies by participating agency | Varies by contract spec | Bulk desk |
Standardizing Specification Across a Multi-Facility Program
Agencies running several departments or facilities get the most value from a single standardized specification held on file.
One spec across every facility means crews moving between sites already know the layout, that replacement parts and keys are interchangeable, and that reordering under the same contract is a phone call rather than a fresh configuration exercise.
It also improves the quote. A standardized multi-unit order dispatched from several depots to several addresses is efficient for us to fulfill. That efficiency comes back in the pricing, which matters when the specification has to hold across a multi-year budget cycle.
Running a program across more than three facilities? Call (330) 286-0526 and ask the bulk desk to set up a program specification.
Pricing
All prices include delivery to your ZIP code with no separate freight charge. Pricing reflects the five nearest depot locations, so the quote returned is the lowest available rate for that address. Depot-adjacent facilities typically price lower than remote or rural sites.
Container | Used Grades | New 1-Trip | Notes |
20ft Standard | $2,000 to $3,800 | $3,500 to $5,500 | WWT is the standard facility grade |
40ft Standard | $2,800 to $4,500 | $4,500 to $7,500 | Best value per square foot |
40ft High Cube | $2,800 to $4,500 | $4,500 to $7,500 | Preferred for tall equipment, salt, and sand storage |
Used grades cover Multi-Trip, Wind and Water Tight, Cargo Worthy, and AS-IS, with WWT being the standard department specification. Full pricing details by size and grade are in our 2026 price breakdown.
Bulk, Multi-Facility, and Cooperative Purchasing
Bulk Order Desk: Three or More Units
Volume pricing across the order rather than per-unit list pricing.
Phased delivery so units arrive as each facility becomes ready.
Multi-address dispatch drawn from the depot nearest each site.
A standardized specification held on file for fast reordering under the same contract.
A single agreement covering the full order, including modifications.
Call (330) 286-0526 and ask for the bulk desk, or email [email protected] with your facility list and unit count.
Payment, Financing, and Section 179
Four payment routes are available: card or ACH for immediate purchase; Clicklease equipment financing over 12 to 60 months with 60-second approval and a soft credit pull; Affirm at checkout for shorter terms; and pay-on-delivery for qualifying addresses, where the unit is inspected before payment clears. Most agencies purchasing under a departmental budget use a standard card, ACH, or a purchase order rather than financing.
Section 179 depreciation applies to business purchases and generally does not apply to government agency purchases. If your organization is a private contractor working under a government contract rather than the agency itself, confirm treatment with your tax advisor. Full payment terms are on the financing options page.
The same agreement covers modifications ordered with the container, so the full package should be specified up front rather than added afterward.
Cooperative Purchasing, Contracts, and Vendor Setup
We supply federal agencies, state departments of transportation, county and municipal governments, school districts, and public utilities that purchase through formal procurement. Purchase orders, cooperative purchasing agreements, vendor onboarding documentation, W-9 requests, certificates of insurance, and tax-exempt purchases are handled through the bulk desk rather than standard checkout.
- Purchase Orders: Accepted on qualifying agency accounts. Contact the bulk desk before raising the PO so the specification and delivered pricing are confirmed first.
- Cooperative Purchasing: Many agencies can purchase against an existing cooperative agreement rather than running an independent competitive bid. Ask the bulk desk which pathway applies to your agency before starting a solicitation.
- Vendor Setup: We can complete standard vendor onboarding packs, W-9s, and agency-specific vendor registration forms on request.
- Certificates of Insurance: Available on request where a facility or contract requires one before delivery.
- Tax-exempt Purchases: Provide your exemption certificate at the time of order so the invoice is raised correctly.
GSA schedule status and specific cooperative contract vehicles vary and should be confirmed directly with your agency's bulk desk before a solicitation is drafted, as availability differs by contract and by state. Bringing procurement into the conversation early avoids the common delay where a specification is agreed, a PO or requisition is raised against the wrong figure, and the order has to be reworked. Call (330) 286-0526 before the PO is issued.
Lead Times
Standard containers ship in 5 to 10 business days from order confirmation. Modified units take longer because modification work is completed before the container leaves our facility. If you are working to a fiscal year deadline or a grant spending deadline, confirm lead time with us before ordering rather than after.
Order Type | Lead Time | Notes |
Standard container, no modifications | 5 to 10 business days | Dispatched from the depot nearest your facility |
Container with roll-up door or vents | Longer than standard | Modification completed before dispatch |
Office kit or climate-controlled fit-out | Longer than standard | Confirm against your fiscal year deadline for the order |
Multi-unit with phased delivery | Scheduled for your program | Units arrive as each facility becomes ready |
Delivery is by tilt-bed truck. The site needs 12 feet of access width, 60 feet of clear run-out at the drop point, 14 feet of overhead clearance, and firm level ground. Confirm site access requirements with facilities staff before scheduling, particularly for locations behind secured perimeters where an escort or advance clearance may be required.
Inspection and Warranty
Every container is inspected before dispatch and again upon delivery, and the condition record is reviewed with you at the point of handover. New 1-Trip units carry a 10-year structural and 10-year no-leak warranty. Used grades carry shorter terms, which are confirmed at the point of order.
Pay-on-delivery is available for qualifying addresses, which means the container is placed and inspected on your site before payment clears. For agencies buying from a supplier for the first time, this eliminates the risk that the delivered unit does not match the grade specified in the requisition. The process is documented on the container inspection process page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer volume pricing on multiple containers for a department or agency?
Yes. Orders of three or more units go through the bulk desk, which applies volume pricing across the order rather than per-unit list pricing. Phased delivery and multi-address dispatch across facilities are included—call (330) 286-0526 with your facility list and unit count.
Can I pay by purchase order?
Purchase orders are accepted on qualifying agency accounts. Contact the bulk desk before raising the PO so that the specification and delivered pricing are confirmed first, avoiding the PO being raised against a figure that then has to be amended.
Can we purchase through a cooperative purchasing agreement instead of running our own bid?
In many cases, yes. Cooperative purchasing agreements allow a qualifying agency to purchase under an existing contract rather than run an independent competitive bid. Ask the bulk desk which pathway applies to your agency before drafting a solicitation.
Can you supply a W-9 and complete agency vendor registration?
Yes. We can complete standard vendor onboarding documentation, W-9s, and agency-specific vendor registration forms on request. Certificates of insurance are also available where a facility or contract requires one before delivery.
Do you handle tax-exempt purchases?
Yes. Supply your exemption certificate at the point of order so the invoice is raised correctly from the outset. Amending an invoice after issuance is slower than applying the exemption at the time of order.
Can one order be delivered to several different facilities?
Yes. Multi-address dispatch is standard for bulk orders, and each unit is drawn from the depot nearest its destination facility rather than shipping everything from a single origin. Delivery can be phased so units arrive as each site becomes ready.
Is delivery included in the price?
Yes. Every price shown includes delivery to your ZIP code with no separate freight charge, and pricing reflects the five nearest depots, so the figure returned is the lowest available for that address. Full pricing details are in our 2026 price breakdown.
What is the lead time on a modified container for a field office or EOC?
Longer than the 5 to 10 business days a standard unit takes, because modification work is completed before the container leaves our facility. If you are working to a fiscal year or grant deadline, call (330) 286-0526 to confirm lead time against that date before ordering.
Can we inspect the container before paying?
Pay-on-delivery is available for qualifying addresses, which means the unit is placed and inspected on your site before payment clears. Every container is also inspected before dispatch and again at delivery, with the record reviewed at handover. See the inspection process page.
What warranty comes with the container?
New 1-Trip units carry a 10-year structural and 10-year no-leak warranty. Used grades carry shorter terms, confirmed at the point of order. Warranty terms are grade-specific rather than uniform across the range.
Working out what your department or facility actually needs before you buy? Our government and municipal buyer's guide covers applications by agency type, the five procurement pathways, and which condition grade fits which use case.
Get a Delivered Quote for Your Agency.
Enter your facility ZIP code for an all-in, delivered price, including freight. Running a multi-facility program, or purchasing through procurement? Call the bulk desk for volume pricing, phased delivery, multi-address dispatch, and guidance on cooperative purchasing.
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