Bid_4194MF_Hazardous_Waste__ADDENDUM_NO_1.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to Bid 4194MF issued by Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) Purchasing Department in Ocala, Florida for hazardous waste packaging, pickup, and disposal services. The addendum, dated September 23, 2026, replaces the previously posted proposal form with an updated version and requires bidders to complete and submit an Acknowledgement of Addenda form to confirm receipt of and adherence to the addendum. The underlying contract opportunity encompasses collection and disposal of universal and hazardous wastes generated across Marion County School District locations, including used motor oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze, oil filters, oil-contaminated materials, waste fuel, paint and solvents, aerosol cans, plumbing chemicals, air conditioning compressor oil, science classroom chemicals and preserved specimens, fluorescent light bulbs, PCB and non-PCB ballasts, batteries, and mercury-containing devices. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the MCPS Central Warehouse/Purchasing Office at 2091 NE 35th Street, Ocala, Florida, with vendor attendance required for bid consideration. Bids are due October 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The contract term runs from November 11, 2026, through November 10, 2027, with three optional one-year renewals by mutual agreement, with award anticipated at the November 10, 2026 board meeting.

The awarded vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and city regulations; respond to standard service requests within 48 hours and emergency situations within two hours; maintain availability during holidays, weekends, and outside regular business hours; provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment, containers, labeling, and safety equipment; supply Certificates of Recycling/Disposal for all collected items; and provide training to district personnel on proper hazardous waste handling and storage. All prices must remain firm for the contract period and any renewals under FOB destination, freight prepaid terms. The awarded vendor must obtain Pollution Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, plus Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance, with the School Board named as additional insured. No bid or performance bonds are required. The School Board reserves the right to extend the award up to six months beyond the contract term and may terminate at the end of any fiscal year with 30 days' notice if funding becomes unavailable. Questions were due October 1, 2026.