DOT-ITB-27-7003-EG - ITB PACKAGE.pdf

DOT-ITB-27-7003-EG

State of Florida Department of Transportation

INVITATION TO BID

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

SERVICES FOR DISTRICT SEVEN HEADQUARTERS

DOT-ITB-27-7003-EG

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS:

Enrique Garcia, Purchasing Agent enrique.garcia@dot.state.fl.us

Phone: (813) 975-6156 or (800) 226-7220 x6156 Fax: (813) 975-6473

Florida Department of Transportation Procurement Office, MS 7-700 11201 North McKinley Drive Tampa, Florida 33612-6456

State of Florida Department of Transportation Procurement Office, MS 7-700 11201 North McKinley Drive Tampa, Florida 33612-6456

INVITATION TO BID REGISTRATION

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM ASAP

E-MAIL TO ENRIQUE GARCIA AT ENRIQUE.GARCIA@DOT.STATE.FL.US

Bid Number: DOT-ITB-27-7003-EG

Title: Solid waste management and recycling services for District Seven headquarters.

Bid Due Date and Time (On or Before): See Introduction Section 2 (Timeline)

Potential bidders should notify our office by returning this Bid Registration Form as soon as possible after downloading. Complete the information below and email to Enrique Garcia at enrique.garcia@dot.state.fl.us.

THE INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENT YOU RECEIVED IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Notice of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal (VIP) at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

Company Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Telephone: Contact Person:

Internet E-Mail Address:

For further information on this process, e-mail, or telephone: Enrique Garcia, Purchasing Agent at enrique.garcia@dot.state.fl.us or (813) 975-6156 or (800) 226-7220 x6156.

I N T R O D U C T I O N S E C T I O N

1) INVITATION

The State of Florida Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") is soliciting written bids from qualified bidders to establish a contract to provide Solid waste management and recycling services for District Seven headquarters. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will begin on January 1, 2027, and be effective until June 30, 2029.

For the purpose of this document, the term "bidder" means the bidder acting on their own behalf and those individuals, partnerships, firms, or corporations comprising the bidder team. The term "bid package" means the complete response of the bidder to the Invitation to Bid (ITB), including properly completed forms and supporting documentation. After the award, said bidder will be referred to as the "Vendor".

2) TIMELINE

Provided below is a list of critical dates and actions. These dates are subject to change. Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida VIP at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

ACTION / LOCATION DATE LOCAL TIME

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT 10-7-2026 10:00 AM

Executive Conference Room 11201 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612

DEADLINE FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS 10-13-2026 5:00 PM

There is no deadline for administrative questions.

BIDS DUE (ON OR BEFORE) 10-19-2026 5:00 PM

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS OF BIDS – PLEASE SEE NO.3 BELOW

PUBLIC OPENING 10-20-2026 10:00 AM

Florida Department of Transportation Dolphin Conference Room 11201 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612

POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD 10-27-2026 5:00 PM

3) ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS

Electronic Bid Submittals

Please follow the below instructions for the submittal of electronic bids, failure to do so, may result in your bid being found non-responsive. Non-responsive bids will not be evaluated.

a) Subject line must show: DOT-ITB-27-7003-EG – VENDOR’S NAME

b) Email shall contain one file attachment marked as the following: DOT-ITB-27-7003-EG –

VENDOR’S NAME

c) Documents shall be submitted in portable document format (PDF).

d) The body of the email shall not contain any information other than the PDF documents, and the signature line (text only, no graphics).

e) Email limit is 25MB per message. That total includes all attachments, email body and if you use stationary backgrounds, artwork, etc.

f) Bids shall be submitted ONLY to: D7.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

NOTE: It is the bidder’s responsibility to assure that the bid is delivered to the email address above on or before the bid due date and time (See Introduction Section 2 Timeline).

Bids which for any reason are not so delivered, will not be considered.

4) AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS

Agenda for Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit

All pre-bid meetings are open to the public and will be conducted according to the following agenda:

- Opening remarks - Approximate time of two minutes by Department Procurement Office personnel.

- Review contract administrative requirements.

- Review scope of services, method of compensation, and bid sheet.

- Walk through.

- Questions and answers session.

- Adjourn meeting.

Agenda for Bid Opening Meeting

The sealed bids will be opened by the Department's Procurement Office personnel at the date, time, and location in the Timeline. All bid openings are open to the public and will be conducted according to the following agenda:

- Opening remarks – Approximate time of two minutes by Department Procurement Office personnel.

- Public input period – To allow a maximum of 15 minutes total for public input related to the bid solicitation.

- Bids opened – At conclusion of public input or 15 minutes, whichever occurs first, bids received timely will be opened with bidder’s name to be read aloud.

- Adjourn - After all bids received timely have been opened, the meeting will be adjourned.

5) SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodations at a pre-bid meeting, public meeting, and/or opening shall contact the contact person at the phone number, e-mail address provided on the title page at least five working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

S P E C I A L C O N D I T I O N S

1) MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE

BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S

MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE SYSTEM BY THE TIME AND DATE OF THE BID OPENING OR

THEY MAY BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE (see Special Condition 20). All prospective bidders that are not registered should go to https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ to complete on-line registration, or call (866) 352-3776 for assisted registration.

All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the referenced Form PUR 1000 General Contract Condition #7d. The Transaction Fee imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES W-9 REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires all vendors that do business with the state to submit an electronic Substitute Form W-9. Vendors must submit their W-9 forms electronically at https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com to receive payments from the state. Contact the DFS Customer Service Desk at (850) 413-5519 or FLW9@myfloridacfo.com with any questions.

3) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

In accordance with section 287.057(25), Florida Statutes (F.S.), respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

Any technical questions arising from this ITB must be forwarded, in writing, to the procurement agent identified below. Questions must be received no later than the time and date reflected on the Timeline. The Department’s written response to written inquiries submitted timely by bidders will be posted on the Florida VIP at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (“Search Advertisements”), under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting their bid.

WRITTEN TECHNICAL QUESTIONS should be submitted to:

Enrique Garcia at D7-PurchQuestions@dot.state.fl.us

Questions regarding administrative aspects of the bid process should be directed to the Procurement Agent in writing at the address above or by phone: (813) 975-6156 or (800) 226- 7220 extension 6156.

4) ORAL INSTRUCTIONS/CHANGES TO THE ITB (ADDENDA)

No negotiations, decisions, or actions will be initiated or executed by a bidder as a result of any oral discussions with a state employee. Only those communications which are in writing from the Department will be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the Department.

Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida VIP at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (“Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid. All Addenda will be acknowledged by signature and subsequent submission of Addenda with bid when so stated in the Addenda.

5) SCOPE OF SERVICES

Details of the services, information and items to be furnished by the Vendor are described in Exhibit "A", Scope of Services, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

6) INTENDED AWARD

The Department intends to award this contract to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid.

7) MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held at the date, time and location in the Timeline. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an open forum for the Department to review the scope of services and respond to questions from potential bidders regarding the scope of services, ITB requirements, contractual requirements, method of compensation, and other conditions or requirements that may, in any manner, effect the work to be performed. Any changes and/or resulting Addenda to the ITB will be the sole prerogative of the Department.

Attendance at this pre-bid meeting and site visit is MANDATORY. Failure by a bidder to attend or be represented at this pre-bid conference will constitute a non-responsive determination of their bid package. Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered..

8) QUALIFICATIONS

8.1 GENERAL

The Vendor must meet the following minimum qualifications:

8.1.1 A minimum of five uninterrupted years performing the solid waste management and recycling services.

8.2 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

When submitting the bid, each bidder must submit a written statement (“Minimum Qualifications Statement” form), detailing their qualifications that demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications contained in Special Condition 8.1, above. Failure by the bidder to provide the above item(s) will constitute a non-responsive determination. Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered.

8.3 AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

In accordance with sections 607.1501, 605.0211(2)(b), and 620.9102, F.S., out of state corporations, out of state limited liability companies, and out of state limited partnerships must be authorized to do business in the State of Florida. Such authorization should be obtained by the bid due date and time, but in any case, must be obtained prior to the award of the contract. For authorization, contact:

Florida Department of State Tallahassee, Florida 32399

(850) 245-6051

8.4 LICENSE TO CONDUCT SERVICES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

If the services being provided requires that individuals be licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, such licenses should be obtained by the bid due date and time, but in any case, must be obtained prior to posting of the intended award of the contract.

For licensing, contact:

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0797

(850) 487-1395

9) WARRANTY/SUBSTITUTIONS

When performance of the services requires the supply of commodities, a warranty is required on all items provided against defective materials, workmanship, and failure to perform in accordance with required industry performance criteria, for a period of not less than one year from the date of acceptance by the purchaser. Any deviation from this criterion must be documented in the bid response or the above statement shall prevail. Delivery of substitute commodities requires prior written approval from the ordering location.

Replacement of all materials found defective within the warranty period shall be made without cost to the purchaser, including transportation if applicable. All fees associated with restocking cancelled orders shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

All items provided during the performance of the contract found to be poorly manufactured will not be accepted, but returned to the vendor, at their expense, for replacement. Replacement of all items found defective shall be made without cost to the Department, including transportation, if applicable. As it may be impossible for each facility to inspect all items upon arrival, a reasonable opportunity must be given to these facilities for inspection of the items, and returning those that are defective.

10) LIABILITY INSURANCE

The Vendor shall not commence any work until they have obtained the following types of insurance, and certificates of such insurance have been received by the Department. Nor shall the Vendor allow any subcontractor to commence work on this project until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained. The Vendor shall submit the required Certificates of Insurance (COI) to the Florida Department of Transportation, Procurement Office, MS 7-700, Enrique Garcia, enrique.garcia@dot.state.fl.us, 11201 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612-6456 within ten days after the ending date of the period for posting the intended award decision.

The Vendor must carry and keep in force during the period of this contract a general liability insurance policy or policies with a company authorized to do business in the state of Florida, affording public liability insurance with combined bodily injury limits of at least $200,000.00 minimum per person and $300,000.00 minimum each occurrence, and property damage insurance of at least $200,000.00 minimum each occurrence, for the services to be rendered in accordance with this contract.

With respect to any general liability insurance policy required pursuant to this contract, all such policies shall be issued by companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida. The Vendor shall provide to the Department certificates showing the required coverage to be in effect with endorsements showing the Department to be an additional insured prior to commencing any work under this contract. The certificates and policies shall provide that in the event of any material change in or cancellation of the policies reflecting the required coverage, 30 days advance notice shall be given to the Department or as provided in accordance with Florida law.

The Department shall be exempt from, and in no way liable for, any sums of money which may represent a deductible in any insurance policy. The payment of such deductible shall be the sole responsibility of the Vendor or subcontractor providing such insurance. Policies that include Self Insured Retention (SIR) will not be accepted.

11) PERFORMANCE BOND

A performance bond is not required for this project.

12) METHOD OF COMPENSATION

For the satisfactory performance of these services the Vendor shall be paid up to maximum amount stated on the purchase order. The vendor shall submit monthly invoices in a format acceptable to the Department. Payment shall be made at the unit rates specified on the purchase order, as approved by the Department.

13) CONTRACT DOCUMENT

PURCHASE ORDER

The MyFloridaMarketPlace “Purchase Order Terms and Conditions” and the Department’s “Purchase Order Terms & Conditions” are referenced or attached hereto and made a part hereof.

The terms and conditions contained therein will become an integral part of each Purchase Order issued for this solicitation. In submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to be legally bound by these terms and conditions.

14) REVIEW OF BIDDER'S FACILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

After the bid due date and prior to contract execution, the Department reserves the right to perform or to have performed, an on-site review of the bidder's facilities and qualifications. This review will serve to verify data and representations submitted by the bidder and may be used to determine whether the bidder has adequate facilities, equipment, qualified and experienced staff, and overall management capabilities to provide the required services. The review may also serve to verify whether the bidder has financial capabilities adequate to meet the contract requirements.

Should the Department determine that the bid package has material misrepresentations or that the size or nature of the bidder's facilities, equipment, management capabilities, or the number of experienced personnel (including technical staff) are not adequate to ensure satisfactory contract performance, the Department has the right to reject the bid.

15) PROTEST OF ITB SPECIFICATIONS

Any person who is adversely affected by the contents of this ITB must file the following with the Department of Transportation, Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450:

1. A written notice of protest within 72 hours after the posting of the solicitation, the notice of protest may be faxed to (850) 414-5264, and

2. A formal written protest in compliance with Section 120.57(3), F.S., within ten days of the date on which the written notice of protest is filed.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), F.S., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S.

16) UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS

The employment of unauthorized aliens by any contractor is considered a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the contractor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of the contract.

17) SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS

ALL Responses, regardless of dollar value, must include a completed Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists to certify the respondent is not on either of those lists.

The form should be submitted with the price proposal.

Section 287.135, F.S., prohibits a company or other entity from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of: i) $100,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract , the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, F.S., or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; and, ii) $1,000,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors

List, created pursuant to Section 215.473, F.S., or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

If the Department determines the Vendor submitted a false certification under Section 287.135 , F.S., the Department shall either terminate the contract after it has given the Vendor notice and an opportunity to demonstrate the Department’s determination of false certification was in error pursuant to Section 287.135 , F.S., or maintain the contract if the conditions of Section 287.135, F.S. are met.

18) RESERVATIONS

The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received and reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the bids submitted. Therefore, the bidder should make sure that the bid package submitted is complete and accurate and submitted to ensure delivery on or before the bid opening time and date specified in this solicitation. It is understood that the bid will become a part of the Department's official file, without obligation to the Department.

19) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

No conditions may be applied to any aspect of the ITB by the bidder. Any conditions placed on any aspect of the bid documents by the bidder may result in the bid being rejected as a conditional bid (see “RESPONSIVENESS OF BIDS”). DO NOT WRITE IN CHANGES ON ANY ITB SHEET.

The only recognized changes to the ITB prior to bid opening will be a written Addenda issued by the Department.

20) RESPONSIVENESS OF BIDS

Bids will not be considered if not received by the Department on or before the date and time specified as the due date for submission. All bids must be typed or printed in ink. A responsive bid is an offer to provide the services specified in this ITB in accordance with all requirements of this ITB. Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered. Bids may be rejected if found to be irregular or not in conformance with the requirements and instructions herein contained. A bid may be found to be irregular or non-responsive by reasons that include, but are not limited to, failure to utilize or complete prescribed forms, modifying the bid requirements, submitting conditional bids or incomplete bids, submitting indefinite or ambiguous bids, or executing forms or the bid sheet with improper and/or undated signatures. Other conditions which may cause rejection of bids include, evidence of collusion among bidders, obvious lack of experience or expertise to provide the required services, and failure to perform or meet financial obligations on previous contracts. ALL determinations of responsiveness will be the responsibility of the Department Procurement Office.

21) BID SHEET

The bidder must use the attached bid sheet to submit its bid. The bid sheet must be signed and dated in ink by a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the bidder. All bid sheets and other documentation submitted in response to this solicitation must be executed and submitted in accordance with Introduction Section No.3, Electronic Submissions of Bids.

22) ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

The Department anticipates purchasing the estimated quantities shown on the bid sheet for a one-year period of any contract resulting from this bid. The estimated quantities are given only as guidelines for preparing your bid and should not be construed as representing the actual quantities to be authorized under this contract. The Vendor shall supply, at bid prices, the actual quantities authorized regardless of whether the total of such quantities is more or less than anticipated. This bid and the resulting contract will be subject to annual appropriated funding.

23) IDENTICAL PRICING

In the event the Department receives identical pricing or scoring from multiple vendors that would tie the awarded vendor; the Department may, at its discretion, award to all responsive tied vendors or reject all.

24) COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

Copyrighted material will be accepted as part of a bid only if accompanied by a waiver that will allow the Department to make paper and electronic copies necessary for the use of Department staff and agents. It is noted that copyrighted material is not exempt from the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, F.S. Therefore, such material will be subject to viewing by the public but copies of the material will not be provided to the public.

25) ATTACHMENT TO ITB SUBMITTAL - CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL

The bidder must include any materials it asserts to be exempted from public disclosure under Chapter 119, F.S., in a separate bound document labeled "Attachment to ITB, Number DOT-ITB- 27-7003-EG - Confidential Material". The bidder must identify the specific Statute that authorizes exemption from the Public Records Law. Any claim of confidentiality on materials the bidder asserts to be exempt from public disclosure and placed elsewhere in the bid will be considered waived by the bidder upon submission, effective after opening.

26) MODIFICATIONS, RESUBMITTAL AND WITHDRAWAL

Bidders may modify submitted bids at any time prior to the bid due date. Requests for modification of a submitted bid shall be in writing and must be signed by an authorized signatory of the bidder.

Upon receipt and acceptance of such a request, the entire bid will not be considered unless is resubmitted by the due date and time. Bidders may also send a change in separate email to be opened at the same time as the bid. Bid modification and changes must be submitted in accordance with Introduction Section No.3, Electronic Submissions of Bids.

27) POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD

27.1 General:

The Department’s decision will be posted on the Florida VIP, at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/, on the date in the Timeline, and will remain posted for a period of 72 hours. Any bidder who is adversely affected by the Department's recommended award or intended decision must file the following with the Department of Transportation, Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450:

1. A written notice of protest within 72 hours after posting of the Intended Award, (the notice of protest may be faxed to (850) 414-5264, and

2. A formal written protest and protest bond in compliance with Section 120.57(3), F.S., within 10 days of the date on which the written notice of protest is filed. At the time of filing the formal written protest, a bond (a cashier’s check or money order may be accepted) payable to the Department must also be submitted in an amount equal to 1% of the estimated contract amount based on the contract price submitted by the protestor.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), F. S., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S.

27.2 Inability to Post:

If the Department is unable to post as defined above, the Department will notify all bidders by electronic notification on the Florida VIP (see special condition 26.1, above) and/or telephone.

The Department will provide notification of any future posting in a timely manner.

27.3 Request to Withdraw Bid:

Requests for withdrawal will be considered if received by the Department, in writing, within 72 hours after the bid opening time and date. Requests received in accordance with this provision will be granted by the Department upon proof of the impossibility to perform based upon obvious error on the part of the bidder. Bidders that do not withdraw as stated above will forfeit their bid bond, if applicable.

28) AWARD OF THE CONTRACT

Services will be authorized to begin when the Vendor receives the following document, as appropriate, indicating the encumbrance of funds and award of the contract:

A Purchase Order issued by the Department.

29) RENEWAL

Upon mutual agreement, the Department and the contract Vendor may renew the contract for a period that may not exceed three years or the term of the original contract, whichever is longer.

The renewal must be in writing and signed by both parties, and is subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the initial contract and any written amendments signed by the parties. Any renewal shall specify the renewal price, as set forth in the solicitation response except that an agency may negotiate lower pricing. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations and subject to the availability of funds.

30) ATTACHED FORMS

Exhibit “B”, Bid Sheet Minimum Qualifications Statement Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists (Form 375-030-60)

E-Verify (Form 375-031-06) PUR 1355 Foreign Country of Concern Attestation (Form PUR1355) MFMP Contract Terms and Conditions (Form 375-040-44)

31) TERMS AND CONDITIONS

31.1 General Contract Conditions (PUR 1000)

The State of Florida’s General Contract Conditions are outlined in form PUR 1000, which is a downloadable document incorporated into this ITB by reference. Any terms and conditions set forth in this ITB document take precedence over the PUR 1000 form where applicable.

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2933/11777/1000.pdf

The following paragraphs do not apply to this ITB:

Paragraph 8(a), Dispute Resolution - PUR 1000 Paragraph 5(l), PRIDE – PUR 1000, when federal funds are utilized.

31.2 General Instructions to Respondents (PUR 1001)

The State of Florida’s General Instructions to Respondents are outlined in form PUR 1001, which is a downloadable document incorporated into this ITB by reference. Any terms and conditions set forth in this ITB document take precedence over the PUR 1001 form where applicable.

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2934/11780/1001.pdf

The following paragraphs do not apply to this ITB:

Paragraph 3, Electronic Submission – PUR 1001 Paragraph 4, Terms and Conditions – PUR 1001 Paragraph 5, Questions – PUR 1001

31.3 MFMP Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

All MFMP Purchase Order contracts resulting from this solicitation will include the terms and conditions of this solicitation and the State of Florida’s standardized Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which can be found at the Department of Management Services website at the following link:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/mf mp_agency_customers/po_terms_conditions

Section 8(B), PRIDE, is not applicable when using federal funds.

32) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

All responses are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation, which, in case of conflict, shall have the following order of precedence listed:

Special Conditions

Exhibit “A”, Scope of Services Exhibit “B”, Bid Sheet MFMP Contract Terms and Conditions (Form 375-040-44) MFMP Purchase Order Terms and Conditions Instructions to Respondents (PUR 1001) General Conditions (PUR 1000) Introduction Section

33) ANTITRUST VIOLATOR VENDOR LIST

Pursuant to Section 287.137(2)(a), F.S., a person or an affiliate who has been placed on the antitrust violator vendor list following a conviction or being held civilly liable for an antitrust violation may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply for any new contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply for a new contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on new leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a new contract with a public entity; and may not transact new business with a public entity.

34) PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR IDEOLOGICAL

INTERESTS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Pursuant to Section 287.05701, F.S., an awarding body may not request documentation of or consider a vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor, and an awarding body may not give preference to a vendor based on the vendor’s social, political, or ideological interest.

35) CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN

PROHIBITED

The bidder must submit, with its bid, a completed Foreign Country of Concern Attestation (PUR 1355) (Form 6). Form 6 must be completed by an officer or representative of the bidder on behalf of the bidder.

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING SERVICES FOR

DISTRICT SEVEN HEADQUARTERS

I. PURPOSE:

To provide solid waste management and recycling services to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven headquarters, herein after referred to as the Department, located at 11201 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.

II. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED:

A. SOLID WASTE PICK UP:

1. The Vendor shall service one eight-yard waste container five days a week.

2. The Vendor shall address emergency needs and issues in a prompt manner. In unforeseen circumstances where the Vendor is not able to pick up on scheduled day (once set), the Vendor shall have a crew or back up crew available within 24 hours of the missed day.

B. RECYCLING:

1. The Vendor shall provide a maximum of 52 recycle receptacles (blue "Slim Jim" type-23 gallon) in central locations throughout the District Seven headquarters and SunGuide buildings. The Vendor shall re-use any current Department owned receptacles to keep down cost and environmental impacts.

2. The Vendor shall supply, manage, and pay for a professional collection crew to pick up and properly dispose of recycling materials two times a week (Tuesday and Thursday) during standard business hours (8:00AM to 5:00PM) for internal receptacles. The Department reserves the right to change the days of pick up at any time. The Vendor shall not line receptacles.

3. The Vendor shall supply and service a waste container to fulfill the recycling requirements two times a week. The container size will be agreed upon by the Vendor and Department Contract Manager based on need.

4. The Vendor shall maintain the 52 receptacles clean and sanitary.

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NOTE: Recycling materials include aluminum, plastic, paper, cardboard, and glass.

III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. All services shall be performed in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations of the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and all other pertinent state and federal authorities.

B. The Vendor shall fully manage and oversee the solid waste and recycle program, including but not limited to collections, days, frequency, sizes, increases/decreases, and costing where applicable or needed for best interest of the program.

C. The Vendor shall provide a custom set up of the 52 receptacles (blue "Slim Jim" type-23 gallon). This means they can move around the receptacles to different locations within the building as long as they keep the 52 receptacles.

D. The Vendor shall monitor receptacles’ usage and provide customer support.

E. The Vendor shall provide a monthly report detailing the volume of solid waste and recyclables collected monthly. The report shall be submitted along with the monthly invoice.

IV. DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department will assign the following person as Contract Manager to administer the terms and conditions of the contract:

Timothy Bash FDOT, District 7, MS 7-120, 11201 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612-6456, Phone: (813) 975-6732 Email: Timothy.Bash@dot.state.fl.us

The Department reserves the right to change the Contract Manager at any time.

V. BEGINNING AND LENGTH OF SERVICES

The service period of this contract will begin on January 1, 2027, and be effective until June 30, 2029.

VI. TERMINATION ACTION

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Reference is made to Paragraph 6 of the MFMP Contract Terms and Conditions (Form 375-040-44). Any necessary default action will be processed in accordance with Department of Management Services Rule 60A-1.006(3).

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EXHIBIT “B”

BID SHEET

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING SERVICES FOR

DISTRICT SEVEN HEADQUARTERS

Services to be provided as specified in attached Exhibit “A”, Scope of Services.

Description Quantity

(A)

Monthly Price (B)

Total

(AxB) Solid waste management and recycling services as specified in Exhibit “A”, Scope of Services.

30 months $_________ $_________

NOTE: Monthly price shall include the costs of salaries, overhead, fringe benefits and operating margin.

MFMP Transaction Fee: All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the referenced Form PUR 1000 General Contract Condition #7d. The Transaction Fee imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

NOTE: In submitting a response, the bidder acknowledges they have read and agree to the solicitation terms and conditions and their submission is made in conformance with those terms and conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I certify that I have read and agree to abide by all terms and conditions of this solicitation and that I am authorized to sign for the bidder. I certify that the response submitted is made in conformance with all requirements of the solicitation.

Bidder: FEID #

Address: City, State, Zip:

Phone: E-mail:

Authorized Signature: Date:

Printed / Typed: Title:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT

Has the Vendor performed solid waste management and recycling services for a minimum of five uninterrupted years? ______

Please provide a written statement detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications (see Special Condition 8, Qualifications, Subsection 8.1).

(Use additional sheets if necessary)

WORK REFERENCES

List the names of three references for which your business has provided similar services.

BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PERSON PHONE NO.

1.

2.

3.

Florida Statutes:

287.135

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING

SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS

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Respondent Vendor Name:

Vendor FEIN:

Vendor’s Authorized Representative Name and Title:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, prohibits a company or other entity from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of: i) $100,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; and, ii) $1,000,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to Section 215.473, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

As the authorized representative of the company or other entity identified above in the section entitled “Respondent Vendor Name”, I hereby certify that the company or other entity is not listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List. I further certify that the company or other entity is not engaged in a boycott of Israel and is not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. I understand that pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject the company to civil penalties, attorney’s fees, costs, and/or ineligibility to bid on future contracts.

Certified By:

who is authorized to sign on behalf of the above referenced company.

Authorized Signature Print Name and Title:

Date:

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

E-VERIFY

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Contract No: DOT-ITB-27-7003-EG

Financial Project No(s): 2591041A102

Project Description: Solid waste management and recycling services for District Seven headquarters.

In accordance with the contract, the Vendor/Consultant/Contractor hereby acknowledges and certifies compliance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes. The Vendor/Consultant/Contractor shall register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The Vendor/Consultant/Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, in accordance with the terms governing use of the system. The Vendor/Consultant/Contractor shall comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, for the duration of the contract term, including any extensions or renewal periods.

Company/Firm:

Authorized Signature:

Title:

Date:

PUR 1355 (10/23) Page 1 of 1 Rule 60A-1.020, F.A.C.

FOREIGN COUNTRY OF CONCERN ATTESTATION

(PUR 1355)

This form must be completed by an officer or representative of an entity submitting a bid, proposal, or reply to, or entering into, renewing, or extending, a contract with a Governmental Entity which would grant the entity access to an individual’s Personal Identifying Information.

Capitalized terms used herein have the definitions ascribed in Rule 60A-1.020, F.A.C.

_______________________________________ is not owned by the government of a Foreign Country of Concern, is not organized under the laws of nor has its Principal Place of Business in a Foreign Country of Concern, and the government of a Foreign Country of Concern does not have a Controlling Interest in the entity.

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing statement and that the facts stated in it are true.

Printed Name:

Title:

Signature: Date:

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MFMP CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Contract (“CR”) No.:

Appropriation Bill Number(s) / Line Item Number(s) for 1st year of contract, pursuant to s. 216.313, F.S.:

(required for contracts in excess of $5 million)

1. SERVICES AND PERFORMANCE

A. The Department does hereby retain the Vendor to furnish, within the manner and at the location specified, certain services, information, and items as described in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

B. Before any additions or deletions to the work and/or items described in this Contract, the Department shall issue a revised version of the Contract covering such modifications and the compensation to be paid therefor. Reference herein to this Contract shall be considered to include any revised versions.

C. All tracings, plans, specifications, maps, computer files, and reports prepared or obtained under this Contract, as well as all data collected, together with summaries and charts derived therefrom, shall be the exclusive property of the Department without restriction or limitation on their use and shall be made available, upon request, to the Department at any time during the performance of such services and/or upon completion or termination of this Contract. Upon delivery to the Department of said document(s), the Department shall become the custodian thereof in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The Vendor shall not copyright any material or products or patent any invention developed under this Contract. The Department shall have the right to visit the site for inspection of the work and the products of the Contract at any time.

D. All final plans, documents, reports, studies, and other data prepared by the Vendor shall bear the professional’s seal/signature, in accordance with the applicable Florida Statute and administrative rules promulgated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and guidelines published by the Department. In the event that changes in the statutes or rules create a conflict with the requirements of the published guidelines, requirements of the statutes and/or rules shall take precedence.

E. The Vendor agrees to provide project schedule progress reports in a format acceptable to the Department and at intervals established by the Department. The Department shall be entitled at all times to be advised, at its request, as to the status of work being done by the Vendor and of the details thereof. Coordination shall be maintained by the Vendor with representatives of the Department, or of other agencies interested in the project on behalf of the Department.

Either party to this Contract may request and be granted a conference.

F. All services and/or items shall be provided by the Vendor to the satisfaction of the Director who shall decide all questions, difficulties, and disputes of any nature whatsoever that may arise under or by reason of this Contract. The Director's decision upon all claims, questions, and disputes shall be final and binding upon all parties. Adjustments of compensation and contract time because of any major changes in the work and/or items described that may become necessary or desirable shall be left to the absolute discretion of the Director.

Reference herein to the Director shall mean the Department’s Director of Transportation Support.

2. TERM

A. Initial Term. Unless otherwise specified, this Contract begins on the date of issuance and shall remain in full force and effect through the date specified on the Contract.

B. RENEWALS (Select appropriate box):

This Contract may not be renewed.

This Contract may be renewed for a period that may not exceed three (3) years or the term of the original contract, whichever is longer. Renewals are contingent upon satisfactory

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performance evaluations by the Department and subject to the availability of funds. Costs for renewal may not be charged. Any renewal or extension must be in writing and is subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in this Contract and any written amendments signed by the parties.

C. EXTENSIONS. In the event that circumstances arise which make performance by the Vendor impracticable or impossible within the time allowed or which prevent a new contract from being executed, the Department, in its discretion, may grant an extension of this Contract. Extension of this Contract must be in writing for a period not to exceed six (6) months and is subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in this Contract and any written amendments signed by the parties; provided the Department may, in its discretion, grant a proportional increase in the total dollar amount based on the method and rate established herein. There shall be only one extension of this Contract unless the failure to meet the criteria set forth in this Contract for completion of this Contract is due to events beyond the control of the Vendor.

It shall be the responsibility of the Vendor to ensure at all times that sufficient time remains in the Project Schedule within which to complete services on the project. In the event there have been delays which would affect the project completion date, the Vendor shall submit a written request to the Department which identifies the reason(s) for the delay and the amount of time related to each reason. The Department will review the request and make a determination as to granting all, part of, or none of the requested extension.

3. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

A. Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval of goods and services unless advance payments are authorized by the Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida under Chapters 215 and 216, Florida Statutes. Deliverable(s) must be received and accepted in writing by the Contract Manager on the Department’s invoice transmittal forms prior to payment. If the Department determines that the performance of the Vendor is unsatisfactory, the Department shall notify the Vendor of the deficiency to be corrected, which correction shall be made within a time-frame to be specified by the Department. The Vendor shall, within five days after notice from the Department, provide the Department with a corrective action plan describing how the Vendor will address all issues of contract non-performance, unacceptable performance, failure to meet the minimum performance levels, deliverable deficiencies, or contract non-compliance.

If the corrective action plan is unacceptable to the Department, the Vendor shall be assessed a non-performance retainage equivalent to 10% of the total invoice amount. The retainage shall be applied to the invoice for the then-current billing period. The retainage shall be withheld until the vendor resolves the deficiency. If the deficiency is subsequently resolved, the Vendor may bill the Department for the retained amount during the next billing period. If the Vendor is unable to resolve the deficiency, the funds retained will be forfeited at the end of the agreement period.

B. If this Contract involves units of deliverables, then such units must be received and accepted in writing by the Contract Manager prior to payments.

C. Bills for fees or other compensation for services or expenses shall be submitted in detail sufficient for a proper preaudit and postaudit thereof.

D. The bills for any travel expenses, when authorized by terms of this Agreement and by the Department's Project Manager, shall be submitted on the Department’s Travel Form No. 300- 000-06 and will be paid in accordance with Section 112.061, F.S and the most current version of the Disbursement Handbook for Employees and Managers..

E. Vendors providing goods and services to the Department are reminded of the following time frames. Upon receipt, the Department has five (5) working days to inspect and approve the goods and services, unless the Contract specifies otherwise. The Department has twenty (20) days to deliver a request for payment (voucher) to the Department of Financial Services. The twenty (20) days are measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the goods or services are received, inspected, and approved.

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F. If a payment is not available within forty (40) days, a separate interest penalty as established pursuant to Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, shall be due and payable, in addition to the invoice amount, to the Vendor.