045-PGB-0418_Addendum_1-Waste_Removal_&_Recycle_Services.pdf

This document is an Addendum #1 issued by the School Board of Polk County, Florida for Bid 045-PGB-0418 concerning Waste Removal and Recycling Services. The addendum, dated April 16, 2018, modifies the original Invitation to Bid issued on April 12, 2018, with a revised bid submission deadline of May 15, 2018, at 3:00 PM. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for April 19, 2018, in the Finance Conference Room A at the District Office. The procurement seeks comprehensive waste removal and recycling services for approximately sixty-three school and educational support sites, including municipal solid waste pick-up, cardboard recycling, and mixed recyclable material collection services.

The bid requires vendors to provide detailed contact information, references, and demonstrate capability to service multiple locations with varied container sizes and pick-up frequencies. The original bid documents indicate a $50,000 bid bond requirement, with evaluation criteria focusing on pricing, service capability, equipment maintenance, and responsiveness. Historical bid tabulation shows Republic Services of Florida as the incumbent vendor, with their 2018 bid of $581,317.30 being the lowest compared to competitor Advanced Disposal's bid of $690,297.00. The contract appears to allow for potential one-year extensions and covers waste removal at $6.28 per yard and recycling services at $6.00 per yard, with an estimated annual budget ranging between $500,000 and $700,000.