IFB-604596-23_LNF_-_Term_Contract_for_Solid_Waste_Recycling_Services_(Addendum_#1_Revision).pdf

INVITATION FOR BID

IFB-604596-23/LNF

IFB-604596-23/LNF - TERM CONTRACT FOR

SOLID WASTE RECYCLING SERVICES

1301 East Second St.

Sanford, FL 32771

RELEASE DATE: June 30, 2023

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: July 14, 2023

RESPONSE DEADLINE: August 2, 2023, 2:00 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/seminolefl https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d

Seminole County

IFB #IFB-604596-23/LNF

IFB-604596-23/LNF - Term Contract for Solid Waste Recycling

Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction II. Scope of Services

III. Instructions to Bidders IV. Instructions for the Preparation of Bids V. Pricing Proposal VI. Evaluation Phases

Attachments:

B - Attachment 1

D - Attachment 2

E - Attachment 3

F - Attachment 4

G - Attachment 5

H - Attachment 6

I - Draft Agreement (IFB-604596-23)

J - Exhibit B - Purchase Order

Title: IFB-604596-23/LNF - Term Contract for Solid Waste Recycling Services

1. INTRODUCTION

The Bidder is expected to completely analyze the information contained in this Invitation for Bid

(IFB) as guidance for the preparation of their written submittal. The Bidder’s written bid should be specific, detailed, and complete to demonstrate the Bidder’s understanding of the requested work clearly and fully and/or delivery requirements.

1.1. Summary

The Contractor shall be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, coordination, and incidentals necessary for preforming solid waste and recycling services at County operation locations as defined in the following scope of services.

1.2. Contact Information

Leticia Figueroa Senior Procurement Analyst 1301 East Second Street Sanford, FL 32771 Email: lfigueroa@seminolecountyfl.gov Phone: (407) 665-7119

Department:

Public Works - Facilities Management

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date June 30, 2023

Question Submission Deadline July 14, 2023, 10:00am

Proposal Submission Deadline August 2, 2023, 2:00pm mailto:lfigueroa@seminolecountyfl.gov tel:(407)665-7119

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1. Scope of Services

Scope of Services

Solid Waste and Recycling Services

The Contractor shall be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, coordination, and incidentals necessary for preforming solid waste and recycling services at County operation locations as defined in the following scope of services.

SECTION 1. SERVICES

A. WASTE SERVICES: DUMPSTER REQUIREMENTS

1. CONTRACTOR shall provide the type and size of container as specified in Attachments 1 through 6. Frequency of collection is specified by COUNTY. Exact days of collection shall be provided by CONTRACTOR to COUNTY in writing and within 30 days of contract execution.

Any changes to the schedule will be communicated to the COUNTY within 24 hours of the change.

2. CONTRACTOR shall, upon request by the COUNTY, replace an existing dumpster due to its deteriorated condition (broken lids or rusted bottoms). Replacements and/or repairs shall be at no charge to the COUNTY and within five (5) working days of receipt of request.

3. All dumpsters shall be internally sprayed with a germicidal and deodorizing spray each time emptied. The COUNTY will perform random checks to ensure compliance with this requirement. Failure to comply, as documented by the designated COUNTY

Representative, will result in a reduction in payment of $25.00 per documented incident.

4. The COUNTY reserves the right to change the quantity and the size of the containers and frequency of collection at any time during the term of this contract. The CONTRACTOR shall not charge any fee associated with these changes except the difference in the monthly servicing fee. The CONTRACTOR shall not charge a delivery fee for placement of any container at the onset or at any time during the term of the contract. Requests for size and/or quantity changes will be completed within 5 working days from the receipt of the request.

5. The County owns 17 bear proof lids which have been retrofitted with steel, lock bar, and gravity lock and are currently installed on various dumpsters throughout the County (refer to

Attachment “1”, “2” and “3”). NOTE: BP= Bear Proof Lid

B. WASTE SERVICES: RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACTOR shall provide the type and size of container as specified in Attachments

4 through 6. Frequency of collection is specified by COUNTY. Exact days of collection shall be provided by CONTRACTOR.

B. The COUNTY reserves the right to change the quantity of the recycling containers and frequency of collection at any time during the term of this contract. The CONTRACTOR shall not charge any fee associated with these changes except the difference in the monthly servicing fee. The CONTRACTOR shall not charge a delivery fee for placement of any container at the onset or at any time during the term of the contract.

C. The COUNTY agrees to make available all designated recyclable materials for pickup by the CONTRACTOR at the specified locations during normal working hours (8:00 AM to

5:00 PM).

D. CONTRACTOR shall collect all types of recyclable materials as indicated in Attachments

4 through 6.

The following materials are to be included in the program:

A. Fiber stream – office paper, cardboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books

B. Commingled container stream – plastic bottles, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans

3. CONTRACTOR shall pick up any large quantities of paper at the COUNTY’s convenience, upon giving the CONTRACTOR forty-eight (48) hours verbal or written notice by facsimile or email.

4. The COUNTY shall supply all necessary interior containers, bags or other acceptable material collection equipment required for this recycling program. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all exterior collection equipment and materials and identify on the container the type of recyclable materials to be placed in each container.

5. Reporting - The CONTRACTOR shall provide proof to the COUNTY that materials collected from the recycling program are being recycled by providing the COUNTY with the name and address of the processing facility where materials are being delivered, as well as the estimated amount of materials delivered. Additionally, the CONTRACTOR shall provide to the COUNTY a list of the County facilities with low participation and high contamination.

Reports are to be sent on a quarterly basis to FMreports@seminolecountyfl.gov.

SECTION 2. FACILITIES COVERED

A. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges that he has been given the opportunity prior to submitting his proposal to inspect all COUNTY locations specified in Attachments 1 through 6.

B. The COUNTY reserves the right to add, delete, and change locations and containers from this list without incurring any additional charge except the difference in the monthly servicing fee. CONTRACTOR will be notified of such changes by the COUNTY's Representative via written notice.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall become familiar with the COUNTY owned buildings and locations where services are to be provided.

mailto:FMreports@seminolecountyfl.gov

SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS

Definitions to be used in this contract:

A. Contract Documents – the documents that will form the Contract between the parties, including the “Invitation for Bid (which includes the Scope of Services)”, any attachments or addendum thereto, the CONTRACTOR’s “Bid” and the executed agreement, provided, however, that the terms of this Scope of Services shall prevail if in conflict with any other document.

B. County’s Representative – The designated official to represent the

COUNTY. The Fleet and Facilities Division Manager of the COUNTY or his/her designee shall be the COUNTY’s Representative for the purpose of the contract documents. Wherever in the Contract documents the approval, disapproval, consent, consultation, direction, or other action of the COUNTY is anticipated; such actions shall relate to the COUNTY’s Representative unless the context or a provision of law otherwise specifies the action to be taken by the Board of County Commissioners or a person who is not the

COUNTY’s Representative.

SECTION 4. PROVISION OF QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

A. The CONTRACTOR shall designate a single representative point of contact. This person shall be the person through whom the COUNTY shall conduct all normal business activities and direct normal correspondence.

SECTION 5. PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING SERVICES

A. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the repair of damage to buildings or other

COUNTY property that results from CONTRACTOR activities. This includes, but is not limited to walls, floors, ceilings, roof systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, landscapes, pavement, irrigations systems, etc.

B. CONTRACTOR, while performing services pursuant to this agreement, shall take all necessary precautions to protect buildings and personnel. CONTRACTOR shall at all times guard against damage to COUNTY property and injury to COUNTY employees, the public and other vendors and contractors and shall be held responsible for replacing or repairing any such loss or damage. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all State, OSHA and other applicable safety regulations.

SECTION 6. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE

A. If emergency services are required, the CONTRACTOR shall provide said service within four (4) hours of notification. Adherence to the four (4) hour response time is an essential.

SECTION 7. OTHER WORK

A. Other work by the COUNTY or under a separate agreement with a third party may be in progress at the service locations. CONTRACTOR shall cooperate at all times with others and shall coordinate his work with the work of others or as may be directed by the

COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by COUNTY employees.

SECTION 8. INVOICES

A. CONTRACTOR shall submit three (3) separate monthly invoices:

A. Solid Waste services provided at Public Safety locations (Attachment 2) and Public Safety Recycling services (Attachment 5)

B. Solid Waste services provided at Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities

(Attachment 3) and Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities Recycling services

(Attachment 6)

C. Solid Waste services provided at all other County locations (Attachment 1) and all other locations Recycling services countywide (Attachment 4)

B. CONTRACTOR shall make note of the following on each monthly invoice:

D. Applicable Purchase Order (PO) numbers

E. Name and address of each location serviced.

F. Container size, type and number of weekly pickups, day of pickup

G. Price per pickup

H. Total price for all locations

I. Estimated total tons collected (“upon call” service only)

J. Applicable deductions for that month (prior to billing, COUNTY Representative will provide a list of any documented incidents requiring deduction)

SECTION 9. COMPENSATION

A. CONTRACTOR compensation shall be based entirely on services provided, as noted on

Attachments “1” through “6” Rate Schedules.

B. “Upon Call” service includes additional disposal fee that will be paid at the price noted on the Tipping ticket which will be attached to all invoices for that service.

C. Missed pickups – The COUNTY Representative shall notify the CONTRACTOR immediately upon report of missed pickup. Reports provided to the CONTRACTOR by

12:00 PM (Noon) must be picked up by 5:00 PM the same day. Reports received after

12:00 PM (Noon) must be picked up by 12:00 PM (Noon) the following day including

Saturdays. Any failure to meet these requirements will result in a $25.00 deduction per incident.

3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

3.1. Contact

All prospective Bidders are hereby instructed not to contact any member of the Seminole

County Board of County Commissioners, the County Manager or Deputy Manager, or any

Seminole County Staff members other than the noted Purchasing & Contracts Division (herein referred to as ‘PCD’) Contact Person, PCD ADMIN, regarding this IFB or their written bid at any time prior to the posting on the COUNTY’S Website of the recommendation and intent to award by County staff for this project. Any such contact shall be cause for rejection of your bid.

Interpretation of this clause will be solely at the discretion of the COUNTY.

3.2. Pre-Proposal Conference

There will not be a Pre-Proposal Conference for this IFB.

3.3. Public Opening

Electronic bids shall be received by PCD online in accordance with the instructions in this solicitation documents, unless otherwise revised via posted Addenda. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in the Public Opening should call the noted PCD Contact

Person at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the Public Opening at (407) 665-7116.The

Public Opening via ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84499184101?pwd=UVhDbk9IS3lnZkZUMW9WV01vWlp3UT09 /

Meeting ID: 844 9918 4101 / Passcode: 760550

3.4. Delays

The COUNTY, at its sole discretion, may delay the scheduled due date and time for submission, if it is to the advantage of the COUNTY to do so. The COUNTY will post all changes in the scheduled due date and time for submission by written addendum posted to the COUNTY’s

Website: (https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/seminolefl)

3.5. Bid Submission and Withdrawal

The COUNTY will accept bids electronically via the COUNTY’s e-Procurement Portal until 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Bids received after the scheduled due date and time for submission shall not be considered. Bids submitted in any other format other than via the

COUNTY’S e-Procurement Portal, including but not limited to, hard copy (mailed or hand delivered), facsimile, or emailed submittals, will not be accepted, nor considered. The scheduled due date and time for submission will be scrupulously observed. Companies shall register on the COUNTY’S e-Procurement Portal. Once registered, Companies may view and click "Follow" to be a prospective Bidder for this solicitation and will appear on the Follower’s list. Bidders that fail to Follow this project will not receive automatic addenda notifications, nor will they be able to draft a response in the COUNTY’S e-Procurement Portal, and therefore will be unable to participate or be considered for this IFB. If a Bidder encounters technical difficulties using the

COUNTY’S e-Procurement Portal, or needs assistance using the Portal, Bidders may access the Help Center for vendor training guides provided by OpenGov-Procurement, the Software

Administrator. Proposers may also contact the Software Administrator using the real-time chat http://help.procurenow.com/en/articles/5815468-opengov-procurement-vendor-training function on the COUNTY’S e-Procurement Portal (located in lower right-hand corner of the screen), or via email at support@procurenow.com for support.

The COUNTY will not be responsible for untimely submissions due to personal or company internet or hardware limitations, settings or restrictions, internet speed, power outage, network connection, or use of a malfunctioning electronic device, or the like, neither the COUNTY, nor the Software Administrator, will be held responsible. Bidders shall be solely responsible for ensuring the capability of their computer system while responding to this solicitation, and for the stability of their internet service. Uploading large documents may take significant time depending on the size of the file(s) and the Internet connection speed that the Bidder is using to submit a response. Failure of the Bidder to successfully submit an electronic proposal before the deadline indicated herein shall be at the Bidder's sole risk, and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bids. Once file(s) have been uploaded and the Submission Status shows as “Submitted” the submission is complete. At that point, the Bidder will also receive an email confirmation from the COUNTY’s e-Procurement Portal. Telephone confirmation of timely receipt of any submittal should be made by calling (407) 665-7116, before the 2:00 pm deadline.

The Bidder is required to submit ONE (1) ELECTRONIC FORMATTED file of their complete written bid.

Bidders may withdraw their bid electronically via the COUNTY’S e-Procurement Portal at any time prior to the scheduled due date and time for submission.

3.6. Inquiries

All Bidders should carefully examine the IFB documents. Any ambiguities or inconsistencies shall be brought to the attention of PCD Contact Person in writing via the Q&A tab in the

COUNTY’S e-Procurement Portal prior to the scheduled due date and time for submission.

Failure to do so, on the part of the Bidder, shall constitute an acceptance by the Bidder of any subsequent decision made by the COUNTY. Any questions concerning the intent, meaning and interpretations of the IFB documents including the attached Draft Agreement, shall be requested in writing, and received no later than 10:00 am on Friday, July 14, 2023. Written requests shall be submitted via the COUNTY’S e-Procurement Portal The COUNTY will not be responsible for oral instructions made by employees of the COUNTY or its authorized representatives in regard to this IFB. If the Q&A deadline has passed, a Bidder may contact the COUNTY directly if necessary at pcdadmin@seminolecountyfl.gov. The COUNTY reserves the right to reject any questions sent after the Q&A deadline.

3.7. Addenda

Should revisions to the IFB documents become necessary, the COUNTY will post Addenda information on the COUNTY's e-Procurement Portal. The COUNTY’s e-Procurement Portal will issue an automated email notification to all “Followers” on the IFB’s Followers list. All Bidders should check the COUNTY's Website or notify PCD ADMIN to verify information regarding

Addenda. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the Bidder’s submitted bid and a determination as “Non-Responsive”. By execution of the Formal Notice for this IFB, the Bidder acknowledges receipt of all Addenda issued under this solicitation. Addenda information will be posted on the COUNTY’s Website (https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/seminolefl). It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that they obtain information related to any Addenda.

3.8. Selection Process and Award

The award will be made in the best interest of the COUNTY, as determined by the COUNTY, based upon the low total price and/or line-item by line-item, to the Lowest Responsible Bidder(s) that meet the requirements listed in this solicitation. The COUNTY will determine the method that will more benefit the organization. The Bidder(s) understands that this Bid does not constitute an agreement or a contract with the Bidder. The COUNTY reserves the right to reject all bids/proposals, make multiple awards (award to more than one vendor), make a partial award, to waive formalities, to re-solicit and advertise for new bids/proposals, or to cancel the project in its entirety. In evaluating Bids, the COUNTY shall consider the information provided by the Apparent Low Bidder as described in these "INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS." Any of the following causes may be considered as sufficient grounds for disqualification of a Bidder or the rejection of a Bid:

(a) Submission of more than one (1) Bid for the same Work by any entity under the same or different names.

(b) Evidence of collusion among Bidders.

(c) Submission of an unbalanced Bid in which prices quoted for some items are out of proportion to the prices quoted for other or similar items in the same Bid.

(d) Lack of responsibility as shown by past Work from the standpoint of life safety including, but not limited to, strict adherence to all maintenance of traffic requirements of COUNTY, workmanship, progress and financial irresponsibility.

(e) Uncompleted Work for which the Apparent Low Bidder is committed by contract which might hinder or prevent the prompt completion of Work under this Bid if an Agreement would have been awarded to the Apparent Low Bidder.

(f) Falsification of any entry made on the Bid Documents shall be deemed a material irregularity and will be grounds, at the COUNTY's option, for disqualification of the Apparent Low Bidder or rejection of the Bid.

(g) This section shall be construed liberally to benefit the public and not the Apparent Low

Bidder; however, any other evidence which may hinder or otherwise delay completion of the

Project may be grounds for disqualification.

(h) Non-compliance with the submittal requirements of these Instructions to Bidders.

AWARD CRITERIA: The recommendation of award will be based on, but not limited to the following criteria:

(a) The ability, capacity, and skill of the Apparent Low Bidder to perform the Work.

(b) Whether the Apparent Low Bidder can perform the Work promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference.

(c) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, and efficiency of the Apparent Low Bidder.

(d) The quality of performance of previous contracts or services to Seminole County or any other agency or client.

(e) The previous and existing compliance by the Apparent Low Bidder with Chapter 220, Seminole County Purchasing Code & Procedures, the life safety requirements of COUNTY, and other laws and ordinances, regulations.

(f) The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the Apparent Low Bidder to perform the Work.

(g) The quantity, availability, and adaptability of the Apparent Low Bidder to perform the

Agreement or service to the particular needs of the COUNTY.

(h) The ability of the Apparent Low Bidder to retain employees for the purpose of this Work.

(i) The experience of the Apparent Low Bidder performing in a similar manner as required by this Agreement. Minimum of three (3) satisfactory years shall be required.

(j) The type, structure, and experience of the local or branch management proposed.

(k) Quality Control Program.

(l) Claims and Litigation filed against the Apparent Low Bidder or filed by the Apparent Low

Bidder for equitable adjustment, contract claim or litigation in the past five (5) years.

(m) Reprimand of any nature or suspension by the Department of professional Regulation or any other regulatory agency or professional association within the last five (5) years.

3.9. Bid Preparation Costs

Neither the COUNTY nor its representatives shall be liable for any expenses incurred in connection with preparation of a response to this IFB. Proposers should prepare their proposals simply and economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of the Proposer's ability to meet the requirements of this IFB

3.10. Accuracy of Bid Information

By submission of a bid, Bidder acknowledges that they have carefully examined the IFB documents and agrees to furnish the services/products specified in the solicitation at the prices, rates or discounts as proposed. Bidders agree that their bid will remain firm for a period of up to one hundred twenty (120) days to allow the County adequate time to evaluate the submittals.

By submission of a bid, Bidder agrees to abide by all conditions of this bid and understands that a background investigation may be conducted by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department prior to award. Bidder certifies that all information contained in their bid is truthful to the best of their knowledge and belief. Bidder further certifies that they are duly authorized to submit this bid on behalf of the vendor/Bidder as its act and deed and that the vendor/Bidder is ready, willing, and able to perform if selected.

3.11. Insurance

A misstatement or omission of a material fact, whether intentional or not, regarding the

Proposer's insurance coverage, policies or capabilities may be grounds for rejection of the

Bidder’s submitted proposal and rescission of any ensuing Award Agreement.

The COUNTY recommends that all Bidders review the insurance requirements listed within the Draft Term Contract with their insurance carriers. A copy of the insurance certificate shall be furnished to the COUNTY prior to the final execution of the COUNTY’s

Award Term Contract. The COUNTY reserves the right to reject the award to any Bidder that fails to provide the insurance as required within the COUNTY’s Term Contract.

3.12. Licenses

Bidders, both corporate and individual, must be fully licensed and certified for the type of work to be performed in the State of Florida at the time of submittal of Bid. Should the Bidder not be fully licensed and certified, its bid shall be rejected. Any permits, licenses, or fees required shall be the responsibility of the Bidder. No separate or additional payment will be made for these costs.

Adherence to all applicable code regulations, Federal, State, County, City, etc., are the responsibility of the Bidder.

The following licensing requirements shall apply when the applicable Florida Statute mandates specific licensing for Contractors engaged in the type of work covered by this solicitation. (a)

State of Florida, Department of Professional Regulation, Construction Industries Licensing

Board and licensed by other federal, state, regional, county or municipal agencies having jurisdiction over the specified construction work; (b) Said licenses shall be in the Bidder's name as it appears on the Official Bid Form. Bidder shall supply appropriate license numbers, with expiration dates, as part of their bid. Failure to hold and provide proof of proper licensing, certification and registration may be grounds for rejection of the bid; (c) Bidder shall provide copies of all applicable licenses with their Bid Proposal; and (d) Subcontractors contracted by the Prime Contractor shall be licensed in their respective fields to obtain construction permits from the County.

3.13. Occupational Safety and Health Act (O.S.H.A.)

In instances where such is applicable due to the nature of the bid matter with which this bid package is concerned, all material, equipment, etc., as proposed and offered by Bidders must meet and conform to all O.S.H.A. requirements; the Bidder's signature upon the bid proposal form being by this reference considered a certification of such fact.

3.14. Posting of the IFB's Recommendation and Intent to Award

The recommendation and intent to award for this IFB will be posted on the COUNTY’s Website

(https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seminolefl) prior to submission for final approval of award. Failure to file a protest with the COUNTY’s Purchasing & Contracts Manager within the time prescribed in the COUNTY's Purchasing Code, Policies and Procedures shall constitute a waiver of proceedings.

3.15. Public Records

Upon recommendation and intent to award this IFB as posted to the COUNTY’s website or thirty

(30) calendar days after closing, bids are considered “public records" and shall be subject to the public disclosure regulations consistent with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Bidders must invoke the exemptions to disclosure provided by law in their response to the solicitation and must identify the data or other materials to be protected by separate envelope, and must state the reasons why such exclusion from public disclosure is necessary pursuant to the COUNTY’s, “Compliance With Public Records Law” Form, which is required as part of the IFB documents.

Ownership of all data, material, and documentation originated and prepared for the County pursuant to the IFB shall belong exclusively to the County and be subject to public inspection in accordance with the Public Records Law. Trade secrets or proprietary information submitted by a Bidder shall not be subject to public disclosure under the Public Records Law; however, the

Bidder must invoke the protection of this section prior to or upon submission of the data or other materials, and must identify the data or other materials to be protected and state the reasons why protection is necessary.

3.16. Prohibition Against Contingent Fees

It shall be unethical for any person to be retained, or to retain any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Bidder to solicit or secure the Term Contract for this IFB, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Bidder, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from award or making of this Term Contract. For the breach or violation of this provision, the COUNTY shall have the right to terminate the Term Contract at its sole discretion, without liability and to deduct from the Term Contract price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration.

3.17. Acceptance/Rejection/Disqualification

The COUNTY reserves the right to accept and make award to those Bidders, who in the opinion of the COUNTY, will be in the best interest of and/or the most advantageous to the COUNTY.

The COUNTY reserves the right to reject all bids/proposals, make multiple awards (award to more than one vendor), make a partial award, to re-solicit and advertise for new bids/proposals, or to cancel the project in its entirety. The COUNTY reserves the right to reject the bid of any

Bidder who has previously failed in the proper performance of an award or to deliver on time agreements of a similar nature or who, in the COUNTY's opinion, is not in a position to perform properly under this award. The COUNTY reserves the right to inspect all facilities of Bidders to make a determination as to the available resources to perform properly under this award. The

COUNTY reserves the right to waive any irregularities, informalities, and technicalities and may, at its discretion, issue a re-procurement.

More than one (1) bid from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association under the same or different names will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing that a Bidder is involved in more than one proposal submittal will be cause for rejection of all bids in which such Bidders are believed to be involved. Any or all bids will be rejected if there is reason to believe that collusion exists between Bidders. Bids in which the prices obviously are unbalanced will be subject to rejection.

3.18. Additional Terms and Conditions

Unless expressly accepted by the County, only the terms and conditions in this document shall apply: No additional terms and conditions included with the bid response shall be considered.

Any and all such additional terms and conditions shall have no force and effect, and are inapplicable to this bid if submitted either purposely through intent or design, or inadvertently appearing separately in transmittal letters, specifications, literature, price lists or warranties. It is understood and agreed that the general and/or any special conditions in these Bid Documents and any addenda issued under this solicitation are the only conditions applicable to this bid and the Bidder's authorized signature on the Bid Response Form attests to this. Exceptions to the terms and conditions will not be accepted.

3.19. Responsibility

The County reserves the right, before award, to require a Bidder to submit such evidence of his qualifications as it may deem necessary, and may consider any evidence available such as financial, technical, and other qualifications and abilities of the Bidder, including past performance and experience with the County. This information may be used to determine the

Bidder’s responsibility.

3.20. Bids to Remain Firm

All Bids shall remain firm for a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) days after the day of the

Bid opening to allow for the evaluation and selection process and proper execution of the

Agreement. Extensions of time when Bids shall remain opened beyond the one hundred twenty-day period may be made only by mutual agreement between Seminole County and the Selected

Bidder. The successful Contractor must maintain the bid prices firm for a minimum of one (1) year after the contract is executed. No cost increase will be authorized during the first year of the agreement.

3.21. Purchasing Code

Seminole County Code Chapter 220 (Purchasing Code), Administrative Code Section 3.55

(Purchasing Policy), and County Manager Policies apply to this IFB in their entirety.

3.22. Affirmation

By submission of a bid, the Bidder affirms that their bid is made without prior understanding, agreement or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies, equipment or services, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. The Bidder agrees to abide by all conditions of this IFB and the resulting Term Contract.

3.23. Mistakes in the Bid

Bidders are expected to examine the terms and conditions, specifications, delivery schedule, bid prices, extensions and all instructions pertaining to supplies and services. Failure to do so will be at Bidder's risk. In the event of extension error(s), the unit price will prevail, and the Bidder's total offer will be corrected accordingly. Written amounts shall take precedence over numerical amounts. In the event of addition errors(s), the unit price, and extension thereof, will prevail and the Bidder's total offer will be corrected accordingly. Bids having erasures or corrections must be initialed in ink by the Bidder.

3.24. Governmental Restrictions

In the event that any governmental restrictions are imposed which would necessitate alteration of the material quality, workmanship or performance of the items offered on this bid prior to their delivery, it shall be the responsibility of the Bidder to notify the Purchasing and Contracts

Division at once, indicating in his/her letter the specific regulation which required an alteration, including any price adjustments occasioned thereby. The County reserves the right to accept such alteration or to cancel the contract or purchase order at no further expense to the County.

3.25. Drug-Free WorkPlace Compliance

Bidder shall comply with Section 287.087, Florida Statutes, and failure to comply shall result in rejection/disqualification of the bid and all agreements as a result of this solicitation.

3.26. Public Entity Crime

Any Person or affiliate, as defined in Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, shall not be allowed to contract with the COUNTY, nor be allowed to enter into a subcontract for Work on this Project, if such a person or affiliate has been convicted of a public entity crime within three (3) years from the date this Project was advertised for Proposal, or if such person or affiliate was listed on the

State's convicted vendor list, within three (3) years of the date this Project was advertised, whichever time period is greater. A public entity crime means a violation of any state or federal law with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or agency (federal, state or local), including but not limited to, any contract for the construction or repair of a public building or public work involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, forgery, falsification of records, receiving stolen property or material misrepresentation. Any Agreement with the COUNTY obtained in violation of this Section shall be subject to termination for cause. A sub-contractor who obtains a subcontract in violation of this Section shall be removed from the Project and promptly replaced by a sub-contractor acceptable to the COUNTY.

3.27. Uniform Commercial Code

The Uniform Commercial Code (Florida Statutes, Chapter 672) shall prevail as the basis for contractual obligations between the Bidder and the County for any terms and conditions not specifically stated in this solicitation.

3.28. Proprietary/Restrictive Specifications

Bidder, who feels the specifications contained herein are proprietary or restrictive in nature, thus potentially resulting in reduced competition, must notify the Purchasing and Contracts Division of their rejection upon receipt of this IFB and prior to the due date.

3.29. Payment Terms/Discounts

The County’s payment terms are in accordance with Section 218, Part VII, Florida Statutes, Florida Prompt Payment Act. Cash discounts for prompt payment shall not be considered in determining the lowest net cost for evaluation purposes.

3.30. Price Redeterminations

1. During the Renewal Term: Petitions for price redeterminations must be made at the time of

County’s notification to the Contractor of the renewal period. Any such petition must be made pursuant to the provisions of this Section and only for those price redetermination categories specified herein. Unless otherwise expressly set forth in this document, no other price redeterminations will be allowed. All price redeterminations will be approved by a duly executed amendment to the Contract to reflect the new prices for the renewal term.

2. Outside the Renewal Term: Petitions for price redeterminations must be made within thirty

(30) days of the anniversary date of the Contract. Any such petition must be made pursuant to the provisions of this Section and only for those price redetermination categories specified herein. Unless otherwise expressly set forth in this document, no other price redeterminations will be allowed. All price redeterminations will be approved by a duly executed amendment to the Contract.

BASIS FOR PRICE REDETERMINATIONS. The Contractor may petition the Purchasing and

Contracts Division for price redetermination based on the increased costs of wages, fuel, or materials. Price redeterminations will be based solely upon changes in pricing or costs documented by either the Employment Cost Index (ECI) or Producer Price Index (PPI), whichever is applicable, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The base index number for the ECI will be for the quarter in which the solicitation opens. The base index number for the

PPI will be for the month the solicitation opens. Any subsequent price redeterminations will use the last price redetermination approved for that price redetermination category as the "base index number." The County shall have the right to audit the Contractor's records, including, but not limited to, payroll, materials, and fuel cost records, to verify or otherwise investigate the validity of any price redetermination request.

WAGE PRICE REDETERMINATION. When requesting a price redetermination based upon an increase in wage costs, the Contractor shall refer to and utilize the Pay & Benefits, Employment

Cost Index, Private Industry, Compensation as prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the

U.S. Department of Labor available at www.bls.gov.

MINIMUM WAGE PRICE REDETERMINATION. If the minimum wage increases during the term of the Contract, including any renewal or extension period thereunder, the Contractor may petition the Purchasing and Contracts Division for price redetermination for those job categories where the pay to the Contractor's employee(s) is the current minimum wage. Upon verification of the information provided, the County will grant an increase of exactly the amount of the minimum wage increase (not the percentage increase). The Contractor must increase the pay to the employee(s) by the amount the Contractor has requested, which shall not exceed the amount of the minimum wage increase. The amount paid to the Contractor will be the increase plus any written and documented increase in FICA, Medicare, and Workers' Compensation insurance. The Contractor must supply written documentation of any other increase that is beyond the scope and control of the Contractor. All written documentation must satisfy the reasonable expectations of the Purchasing and Contracts Division.

• Example: Minimum wage increases from $7.31 to $7.56 per hour. The Contractor may petition for an increase of $0.25 per hour to be paid to the affected employee(s) and shall provide written and documented cost increases for FICA, Medicare and Workers' Compensation. The resulting increase in costs shall be incorporated into fees/rates billed to the County.

If the Contractor bills the County at a higher price according to any price redetermination granted by the County, and the Contractor fails to increase the hourly rate paid to the employee for the same period, the Contractor will be considered in Contract default and the Contract will be immediately terminated.

FUEL PRICE REDETERMINATION. If and when the price of fuel increases by a minimum of ten (10%) percent, the Contractor may petition the Purchasing and Contracts Division for a fuel price redetermination. As a condition of petitioning for a fuel price increase, the Contractor shall be required to petition for a fuel price redetermination decrease if and when the price of fuel decreases by a minimum often (10%) percent. Failure to make such petition may be grounds for

Contract termination and shall entitle the County to a refund of the cumulative increase in pay to the Contractor due to any prior fuel price redetermination increase(s). Fuel price redetermination must be based solely upon changes as documented by the Producer Price Index (PPI) for the commodity "Gasoline - WPU057".

MATERIALS PRICE REDETERMINATION. At the anniversary date of the Agreement, the

Contractor may petition the Purchasing and Contracts Division for a materials price redetermination. As a condition of petitioning for a materials price increase, the Contractor shall be required to petition for a materials price redetermination decrease if/when the price of materials used by the Contractor in connection with the Contract decreases. Failure to make such petition may be grounds for Contract termination and shall entitle the County to a refund of the cumulative increase in pay to the Contractor due to any prior materials price redetermination increase(s). Materials price redetermination must be based solely upon changes as documented by the Producer Price Index (PPI) under Inflation & Prices, Industry Data, Construction Machinery Mfg. PCU 333120333120, as published by the Bureau of Labor

Statistics.

PRICE REDETERMINATION CALCULATION. All Price Redeterminations shall be calculated as follows:

Example: Contractor indicated on the Submittal Form that fourteen percent (14%) of the cost to provide the product/service is directly attributed to the redetermination category (wages, fuel, or materials).

PPI in the month the solicitation closed was 158.73 264.52

Current PPI is 264.52 -158.73

105.79

105.79 divided by 158.73 = .666%

The unit cost of the service is $100.00

14% of $100.00 = $14.00

$14.00 x .666 = $9.32

The New Unit Price for the service is $109.32 ($100.00 + $9.32)

EXPIRATION UPON FAILURE TO AGREE TO PRICE REDETERMINATION. If the County and the Contractor cannot agree to a price redetermination pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Section, then the Contract will automatically expire without penalty or further expense to either party after a period of six (6) months following the Contractor's initial request for such price redetermination.

Requests for price redeterminations not made in accordance with the provisions of this Section shall be deemed null and void and shall not be a valid reason or pretext for expiration or termination of the Contract. If the contract expires pursuant to the terms and conditions of this

Section, the County reserves the right, at no expense, penalty, or consequence to the County, to award any remaining tasks thereunder to the next available most responsive and responsible

Contractor.

3.31. Purchasing Agreements With Other Governmental Agencies

All Applicants submitting a response to this solicitation agree that such response also constitutes a submittal to all governmental agencies within the State of Florida, under the same conditions, for the same contract price, and for the same effective period as this proposal, should the Applicant feels it is in their best interest to do so. Each governmental agency desiring to accept these submittals, and make an award thereof, shall do so independently of any other governmental agency. Each agency shall be responsible for its own purchases and each shall be liable only for materials and/or services ordered and received by it, and no agency assumes any liability by virtue of this solicitation. This agreement in no way restricts or interferes with the right of any governmental agency to re-solicit any or all items.

3.32. Quantities

Seminole County will not be held to any maximum or minimum purchase quantities as a result of this solicitation and/or resulting contract. Seminole County reserves the right to purchase any;

all, or none, of its requirements from vendors awarded a contract as a result of this solicitation.

All quantities as shown are approximate and no guarantee is made. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the County’s requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” in the contract’s price schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable adjustment.

3.33. Price/Delivery

Price(s) quoted must be the price(s) for new merchandise unless otherwise specified. Any bids containing escalator clauses will not be considered unless specifically requested in the bid specifications.

Delivery shall be during the normal working hours of the user department, Monday through

Friday, unless otherwise specified and incorporated into contract or purchase order document.

F.O.B. POINT: The F.O.B. point shall be destination. The prices bid shall include all costs of loading, transporting, delivery and to designated point(s) within Seminole County.

Deliveries resulting from this bid are to be made during the normal working hours of the County.

Time is of the essence and the Contractor’s delivery date must be specified and adhered to.

Should the Contractor, to whom the order or contract is awarded, fail to deliver on or before the stated date, the County reserves the right to cancel the order or contract and make the purchase elsewhere and the Contractor will be required to compensate the County for the difference in price paid for the alternate product. The Contractor shall be responsible for making all claims against carriers for missing or damage items. Partial shipments will be acceptable unless otherwise stated.

3.34. Bid Forms

All bids must be submitted on the County’s standard Bid Response Form. Bids on Bidder’s quotation forms shall not be accepted.

3.35. Method of Ordering

The County shall issue Purchase Orders against the contract on an as needed basis for the supplies or services listed on the Bid Proposal Form.

The County reserves the right to reject all bids/proposals, make multiple awards (award to more than one vendor), make a partial award, to re-solicit and advertise for new bids/proposals, or to cancel the project in its entirety.

4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BIDS

The Bidder(s) warrants its response to this Invitation for Bid to be fully disclosed and correct.

The firm must submit a bid complying with this Invitation for Bid, and the information, documents and material submitted in the bid must be complete and accurate in all material aspects. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the instructions listed below to be considered fully responsive to this Bid. Bidders are further advised that lengthy or overly verbose or redundant submissions are not necessary.

Compliance with all requirements will be solely the responsibility of the Bidder. Failure to provide requested information may result in disqualification of response.

4.1. Type of Business*

☐ Corporation

☐ Joint Venture

☐ Partnership

☐ Proprietorship

*Response required

4.2. Type in your Legal Entity Name Here.*

This name will be verified against the Secretary of State website.

*Response required

4.3. Federal Employer ID Number (FEIN)*

*Response required

4.4. Incorporated in the State of ________.*

Ex.) Florida

*Response required

4.5. List of Principals*

*Response required

4.6. Upload evidence of authority to do business in the State of Florida.* Acceptable form of evidence includes Secretary of State download, or Certificate of Status.

*Response required

4.7. Past Performance*

Vendor must submit a minimum of three (3) references of current clients; each reference must include client information, contact person, telephone number and current email address, and a brief summary of the contract awarded.

*Response required

4.8. Summary of Litigation*

*Response required

4.9. License Sanctions*

Regulatory/license agency sanctions within the past 5 years.

(If Proposer prefers to upload a file, upload in next question and enter "see file upload" in this field)

*Response required

4.10. License Sanctions

Regulatory/license agency sanctions within the past 5 years.

4.11. Conflict of Interest Statement*

I certify that I am an authorized representative (the Affiant) of my company (the Entity submitting this response) to sign and submit this statement on my company's behalf.

My company is submitting an Expression of Interest for the Seminole County project described as IFB-604596-23/LNF - Term Contract for Solid Waste Recycling Services.

The Affiant has made diligent inquiry and provides the information contained in this Affidavit based upon his/her own knowledge.

The Affiant states that only one submittal for the above project is being submitted and that the above-named entity has no financial interest in any other entities submitting proposals for the same project.

Neither the Affiant nor the above named entity has directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive pricing in connection with the entity's submittal for the above project. This statement restricts the discussion of pricing data until the completion of negotiations and execution of the

Agreement for this project.

Neither the entity nor its affiliates, nor anyone associated with them, is presently suspended or otherwise ineligible from participating in contract lettings by any local, state, or federal agency.

Neither the entity, nor its affiliates, nor anyone associated with them have any potential conflict of interest due to any other clients, contracts, or property interests for this project.

The Affiant certifies that no member of the entity's ownership, management, or staff has a vested interest in any aspect of or Department…