Account_491-5033-534-33-05_2026.pdf

This document is an account statement related to a recycling services contract for the City of Homestead, Florida. The file contains financial account information (Account 491-5033-534-33-05) for the fiscal year 2026, though the specific content is largely illegible due to formatting issues in the document. Based on the associated contract opportunity, the City of Homestead is soliciting proposals for comprehensive recycling collection and processing services, with vendors responsible for receiving, weighing, processing, and marketing recyclable materials while the City maintains collection and transportation responsibilities. The contract will be awarded for an initial five-year term commencing February 11, 2026, through February 10, 2031, with options for annual renewals thereafter. A non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with a question submission deadline of January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and proposals due electronically by January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via the City's e-Procurement Portal.

The City has established a total professional services budget of $600,659.00, with $153,934.00 specifically allocated for recycling services. Current material processing fees are set at $135.26 per ton, with material values ranging from positive returns for mixed paper and corrugated containers to negative values for glass and contamination charges. The incumbent vendor is Waste Management Inc. of Florida, operating under Contract #19-SW-0048, which has requested renewal through February 10, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm qualifications (25 points), ability to perform services (25 points), references (20 points), and proposed compensation rates (30 points). Proposers must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers Compensation, Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and Professional Liability ($2,000,000). All proposals must include mandatory certifications addressing public entity crimes, ADA compliance, business entity affidavits, debarment certification, drug-free workplace programs, and E-Verify enrollment.