Blanket purchase order for one (1) eight (8) yard dumpster located in the Park Area of Fort Cooper…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded contract C78239 for dumpster services at Fort Cooper State Park. The contract, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, provides for weekly collection and disposal services utilizing one eight-yard dumpster positioned in the Park Area. The service frequency is established at one collection per week, with monthly invoicing at a rate of $160.00 per month. The total contract value is $1,920.00 for the one-year performance period.

This arrangement constitutes a recurring annual maintenance contract with advance payment authorization under Florida Statute Section 215.422(15), which permits advance monthly payments due to the essential nature of the services to state agency operations and the greater cost savings realized through this payment structure compared to investment earnings. The prime contractor has been selected through this award mechanism, which references previous Purchase Order C5CDAE, indicating this contract represents a continuation of established waste management services necessary for the ongoing operation and maintenance of Fort Cooper State Park.