Order_ID_7808748.pdf

This is a legal notice publication order from the Orlando Sentinel for the City of Sanford, Florida, advertising a request for proposals for debris hauling services. The order, dated April 30, 2025, is for a public hearing/bid/miscellaneous legal notice package scheduled to run on Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Orlando Sentinel, Floridapublicnotices.com, and Classifieds.OS.com Legals section as a full-run, black and white advertisement at one column width. The publication serves to notify potential contractors of the City's RFP 24/25-19 for disaster debris removal and disposal services. Proposal questions are due by May 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with sealed proposals required by May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. The anticipated contract term is one-time with potential for up to five one-year renewal periods at the City's discretion.

The gross price for this publication order is $140.67, with agency commission not included in the advertised amount. Contractors responding to the underlying RFP must have been in business for at least five consecutive years, hold appropriate state licenses, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage and performance bonds. The City will evaluate proposals using a 100-point scoring system based on firm qualifications (45 points), similar project references (15 points), project approach (25 points), required forms (10 points), and pricing (5 points). A 100% performance bond and payment bond will be required from the successful contractor(s). The solicitation does not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are noted. Contractors must comply with federal guidelines, including FEMA regulations and Buy American provisions, and will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and vehicles to perform comprehensive debris hauling services.