ITB_No._2026078_Title_Page.pdf.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- ITB 2026-078
- Issued by
- Pinellas County, Florida
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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the City of St. Cloud, Florida for mulching and disposal services for vegetative waste. The ITB was released on July 12, 2026, with a deadline for questions on July 31, 2026, and a response deadline of August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. All bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stcloud. Hand-delivered, mailed, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. The ITB document outlines the scope of work for mulching and disposal of vegetative waste, establishes minimum qualifications for bidders, and details the evaluation criteria and award procedures. The contract period and any renewal options are referenced in the general terms and conditions but are not explicitly detailed in this title page document.
Bidders must provide pricing proposals along with comprehensive documentation including proof of insurance meeting city requirements, a minimum of three references with similar project experience, W-9 forms, and completion of numerous compliance certifications. Required certifications include statements regarding public entity crimes, ADA compliance, drug-free workplace status, debarment and suspension status, E-Verify compliance, and anti-human trafficking affidavits. Bidders must also demonstrate registration with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. The ITB incorporates federal requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and various federal compliance standards including the Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and Clean Air Act provisions. No specific incumbent information, funding sources, or contract amounts are provided in this title page document.
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INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
2026-078
MULCHING AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR VEGETATIVE WASTE
City of St. Cloud
1300 9th Street
St. Cloud, FL 34769
RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2026
DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: July 31, 2026
RESPONSE DEADLINE: August 13, 2026, 10:00 am
RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stcloud https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stcloud
| 1. Introduction |
| 1.1. Summary |
| 1.2. Background |
| 1.3. Contact Information |
| 1.4. Timeline |
| 1.5. Additional Project Informaiton |
| 2. Advertisement to Bids |
| 3. Instructions to Bidders |
| 3.1. PUBLIC RECORD STATEMENT |
| 3.2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT |
| 3.3. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| 3.4. ECONOMY OF PREPARATION |
| 3.5. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION |
| 3.6. INFORMATION |
| 3.7. COMMON TERMS |
| 3.8. ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL OF BID |
| 3.9. ALTERNATE BIDS |
| 3.10. WITHDRAWAL |
| 3.11. MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (M/WBE) |
| 3.12. BID/PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS |
| 3.13. SUBSTITUTIONS (IF APPLICABLE) |
| 3.14. CLARIFICATIONS |
| 3.15. LOCAL CONDITIONS |
| 3.16. SOLICITATION OPENING |
| 3.17. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE |
| 3.18. BID ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION |
| 3.19. BID EVALUATION CRITERIA |
| 3.20. CANCELLATION |
| 3.21. CONTRACT AND EXECUTION |
| 3.22. AWARD |
| 3.23. TAXES, PERMITS, AND LICENSES |
| 3.24. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS |
| 3.25. AWARD OF CONTRACT |
| 3.26. BID PROTEST |
| 4. Minimum Qualifications |
| 5. Scope of Work |
| 5.1. Mulching and Disposal of Vegetative Waste |
| 6. Pricing Proposal |
| 7. Proposal Forms |
| 7.1. Entity Name / DBA:* |
| 7.2. Authorized Representative name, title and email address:* |
| 7.3. Witness name, title and email address that will attest Authorized Representative's signature on any legal documents.* |
| 7.4. FEIN No.:* |
| 7.5. Mailing Address (if different from above):* |
| 7.6. Company Type* |
| 7.7. Bidder is registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations to do business in the State of Florida?* |
| 7.8. W-9 Form* |
| 7.9. Upload proof of Insurance that meets the City's requirements.* |
| 7.10. EXPERIENCE OF BIDDER |
| 7.10.1. Length of time in business* |
| 7.11. REFERENCES |
| 7.11.1. Download and complete the Bidder's Previous Experience, providing a minimum of three (3) reference similar to the scope of the solicitation.* |
| 7.11.2. Bidder confirms that failure to provide three (3) references similar in scope of the solicitation will result in the submittal being deemed non-responsive. * |
| 7.12. Compliance Forms and Certifications |
| 7.12.1. Respondent's Certification* |
| 7.12.2. Sworn Statement Pursuant to Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes, on Public Entity Crimes* |
| 7.12.3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Disability Nondiscrimination Statement* |
| 7.12.4. Business Entity Affidavit (Vendor/Bidder Disclosure)* |
| 7.12.5. City of St. Cloud Drug Free Workplace Compliance Form* |
| 7.12.6. No Lobbying Affidavit* |
| 7.12.7. Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements* |
| 7.12.8. Vendor Certification of Scrutinized Companies Lists* |
| 7.12.9. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters* |
| 7.12.10. E-Verify Compliance Form* |
| 7.12.11. Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit* |
| 7.12.12. Please confirm that you have attached the completed and notarized Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit.* |
| 7.12.13. Federal Requirements (If Applicable)* |
| 7.12.14. General Terms and Conditions* |
| 7.12.15. Please upload any additional documentation. |
| 8. General Terms and Conditions |
| 8.1. SUBMISSION OF BID/PROPOSALS: |
| 8.2. EXECUTION OF BID/PROPOSAL: |
| 8.3. BID/PROPOSAL OPENING: |
| 8.4. BID/PROPOSAL TABULATION |
| 8.5. CLARIFICATION/CORRECTION OF BID/PROPOSAL ENTRY: |
| 8.6. PRICING: |
| 8.7. TAXES: |
| 8.8. DISCOUNTS: |
| 8.9. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: |
| 8.10. ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS: |
| 8.11. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS: |
| 8.12. PATENTS AND ROYALTIES: |
| 8.13. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE: |
| 8.14. EEO STATEMENT: |
| 8.15. SAFETY WARRANTY: |
| 8.16. WARRANTY: |
| 8.17. AWARDS: |
| 8.18. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: |
| 8.19. WAIVER: |
| 8.20. FUND AVAILABLITY: |
| 8.21. PAYMENTS: |
| 8.22. GOVERNING LAWS: |
| 8.23. STATEMENT OF INTEREST: |
| 8.24. CHANGES: |
| 8.25. BID/PROPOSAL AS PUBLIC DOMAIN: |
| 8.26. QUALIFICATIONS: |
| 8.27. IDEMNIFICATION: |
| 8.28. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE: |
| 8.29. PERMITS/LICENSES/FEES: |
| 8.30. MODIFICATIONS: |
| 8.31. NO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: |
| 8.32. INSURANCE: |
| 8.33. PUBLIC ENTITIES CRIMES: |
| 8.34. ACCEPTANCE: |
| 8.35. ASSIGNMENT: |
| 8.36. REFERENCES: |
| 8.37. PERIOD OF AGREEMENT: |
| 8.38. OPTION TO EXTEND: |
| 8.39. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
| 8.40. ATTACHMENTS: |
| 8.41. CONTRACTING PARAMETERS: |
| 8.42. INDEPENDENT PRICING: |
| 9. Federal Requirements |
| 9.1. 2 CFR. Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards |
| 9.2. Federal Equal Opportunity Employer Requirement |
| 9.3. Compliance of Reporting Requirements |
| 9.4. Access to Records |
| 9.5. Retention of Records |
| 9.6. Compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act |
| 9.7. Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract Agreement (If Applicable) |
| 9.8. Clean Air Act and The Federal Water Pollution Control Act |
| 9.9. Suspension and Debarment |
| 9.10. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S. C. § 1352 (As Amended) |
| 9.11. Procurement of Recovered Materials |
| 9.12. Prohibition on Contracting for Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services. |
| 9.13. Domestic Preferences for Procurements |
| 9.14. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Seal, Logo and Flags |
| 9.15. Compliance with Federal Law, Regulations and Executive Orders |
| 9.16. No Obligation by the Federal Government |
| 9.17. Fraud and False or Fraudulent or Related Acts |
| 9.18. Affirmative Socioeconomic Steps |
| 9.19. Copyright and Data Rights |
| 9.20. Compliance with the “Davis-Bacon Act” |
| 9.21. Compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act” |
| 9.22. Hatch Act |
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