25-8403R_Exhibit_B-2_-_Golden_Gate_Orange_Tree_Analysis.pdf

This Exhibit B is a supporting document to Request for Proposals 25-8403R issued by Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division on behalf of the Public Utilities Department for biosolids hauling services. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide transportation, dewatering where applicable, and disposal of biosolids from five facilities: North County Water Reclamation Facility (2,000 tons monthly), South County Water Reclamation Facility (1,791 tons monthly), Golden Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant (360,000 gallons monthly requiring dewatering), Orange Tree Wastewater Treatment Plant (358,705 gallons monthly requiring dewatering), and Northeast Service Area Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant (208,730 gallons monthly requiring dewatering). Services will be provided Monday through Saturday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with normal requests serviced within 48 hours and urgent requests within two hours. The County intends to award multiple contractors with separate awardees for non-dewatering and dewatering-required facilities under an initial five-year contract term with three optional five-year renewals. The proposal submission deadline is May 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST via the online bidding system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl, with proposals remaining valid for 180 days from submission.

The County has historically spent approximately $3,700,000 annually for biosolids hauling services, though this figure may not be indicative of future purchasing patterns. Initial pricing rates submitted are for evaluation purposes only and subject to change during contract negotiations. Proposers must possess all necessary federal, state, and local regulatory compliance capabilities including FDEP, EPA, and OSHA standards; furnish a Payment and Performance Bond equal to the contract term value; and maintain Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and Automobile Liability coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence). The solicitation includes local vendor preference provisions and grant-funded compliance requirements with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must complete mandatory documentation including the Vendor Declaration Statement, Conflict of Interest Certification, Immigration Certification with E-Verify proof, Reference Questionnaires, Grant Provisions and Assurances, W-9 Form, proof of status from Florida's Division of Corporations, and copies of all requested licenses and certifications.