RFP 2024023.pdf

Request for Proposals (RFP)

For

Waste Tire Abatement Services for the Hartman Waste Tire Site

RFP 2024023

Procurement Officer:

Wanda Norton Purchasing Analyst, Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Procurement & Contracting Services - Procurement Section

3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS #93 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000

Email: Wanda.Norton@FloridaDEP.gov

Waste Tire Abatement Services for the Hartman Waste Tire Site

Rev. 04/04/24

Table of Contents 1 Introduction

1.1 Solicitation Objective

1.2 Background and Program Information

1.3 Anticipated Contract Term & Renewals

1.4 Definitions

1.5 Draft Contract

1.6 Procurement Officer

1.7 Special Accommodations

1.8 Timeline of Events

1.9 List of Attachments and Forms

2 RFP Process

2.1 Vendor Responsibilities

2.2 Who May Respond

2.3 Overview of the RFP

2.4 Conformance to Requirements

2.5 Limitation on Vendor Contact with Agency During Solicitation Period

2.6 Addenda/Amendments to the RFP

2.7 Contract Formation

2.8 Disclosure of Response Contents

2.9 Withdrawal of Responses

2.10 Administrative Cure Process

2.11 Clarification Process

2.12 Information from Other Sources

2.13 Firm Response

2.14 Right to Reject

2.15 Cancellation, Non-Award, and Withdrawal

2.16 Misrepresentations

2.17 Licensure & Registration

2.18 Replacement and Alternate Responses

2.19 Exclusivity

2.20 Diversity

2.21 Bid Protests

3 Response Instructions

3.1 MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) Vendor Registration

3.2 Pre-Response Conferences and/or Site Visits

3.3 Submission of Responses

3.4 Response Content Requirements

3.5 Economy of Presentation

3.6 Confidential Response Materials and Redacted Submissions

4 Scope of Work

4.1 Scope of Work

4.2 Project Time Window

4.3 Contractor Responsibilities

4.4 Department’s Responsibilities

4.5 Enforcement

5 Evaluation Criteria

5.1 Evaluation of Volume I, Past Performance

5.2 Evaluation of Volume II, Technical Response

5.3 Evaluation of Volume III, Price Sheet

5.4 Available Points

5.5 Compilation of Evaluation Scores

6 Award

6.1 Basis of Award

6.2 Award Preferences for Equal Scores (Ties)

6.3 Recommendation of Award

6.4 Posting of Decision

6.5 Execution of Contract

6.6 Failure to Perform the Contract

1 Introduction The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (the Department or DEP) hereby issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract for Waste Tire Abatement Services for the Hartman Waste Tire Site. The Solicitation will be administered through the Vendor Information Portal (VIP). Respondents interested in submitting a Response must comply with all of the terms and conditions described in this

RFP.

1.1 Solicitation Objective

The Department intends to enter into a contract using the Attachment 1, Draft Contract, for Waste Tire Abatement Services for the Hartman Waste Tire Site, hereby incorporated by reference. The Department intends to make a single award, however the Department reserves the right to award to one Respondent or multiple Respondents, or to make no award, as determined to be in the best interest of the State.

1.2 Background and Program Information

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management, is requesting the removal of waste tires from the Hartmann Waste Tire Site, located at 120 Isaacson Ave, Hastings, Florida, 32145. The tires have been on site for many years; some may be ten years old or older. The original intent for the tires was to create a wall to protect the southern border of the property, but after the wall was finished, tires were still accumulating. After enforcement actions from 2019 to 2021, the site is on the Department’s cleanup list. The Department must protect the public health and environment by removing a known mosquito breeding ground, which this site is. Waste tire sites can house other vectors as well. Chapter 62-711.540(1)(j) F.A.C. states: "The owner or operator [of a waste tire site] shall provide for control of mosquitoes and rodents so as to protect the public health and welfare." To achieve this, the Department must act accordingly and put this project out to bid.

1.3 Anticipated Contract Term & Renewals

The initial term of the Contract will be one (1) year(s) with no renewal year(s).

1.4 Definitions

The “General Contract Conditions” Form PUR 1000 (PUR 1000) and “General Instructions to Respondents” Form PUR 1001 (PUR 1001), found in Rule 60A-1.002, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), are hereby incorporated by reference and can be accessed at:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state _purchasing_pur_forms. The following definitions apply to this RFP:

Business Days - Monday through Friday, inclusive, except for State government holidays.

Confidential Information - Any documents, data, or records that are confidential and not subject to disclosure pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statute (F.S.), the Florida Constitution, or any other authority.

Contract - The agreement that results from this competitive procurement, if any, between the Department and the Contractor.

Contractor(s) - The Respondent(s) that will be awarded a Contract pursuant to this Solicitation.

Respondent – an entity that submits a Response to this RFP.

State - The State of Florida.

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purchasing_pur_forms https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purchasing_pur_forms

1.5 Draft Contract

Awarded Respondent(s) must provide the contractual services sought by this RFP in accordance with the terms, conditions, and Scope of Work detailed in the Draft Contract. All Respondents should carefully review the Draft Contract prior to submission of a Response. Any questions related to the Draft Contract should be submitted as a formal question in accordance with the instructions contained in this RFP.

1.6 Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer is the Department’s sole point of contact for information regarding this RFP from the date of release until an Agency Decision is posted on the VIP. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a Response.

Refer ALL inquiries in writing to the Procurement Officer by email. Responses to timely questions posed to the Procurement Officer will be posted on the VIP, at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ in accordance with Section 2.3.1.2 below.

The Department will not talk to any Respondents or their agents regarding a pending solicitation.

Questions will NOT be answered via telephone.

1.7 Special Accommodations

Any person requiring a special accommodation due to a disability should contact the Department’s Procurement Officer. Requests for accommodation for meetings must be made at least five (5) Business Days prior to the meeting.

1.8 Timeline of Events

The following schedule will be strictly adhered to in all actions relative to this Solicitation. The Department reserves the right to modify this schedule and will notify participants in the Solicitation by posting an addendum to this Solicitation on VIP. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to check VIP on a regular basis for such updates.

Event Date Time* Location/Method

RFP Advertised 7/1/24 N/A Vendor Information Portal

Optional Pre-Response Site Visit(s) 7/15/24 10:30 AM 120 Isaacson Ave. Hastings, FL, 32145

Questions Due 7/22/24 5:00 PM Email to Procurement Officer

Answers Posted (Anticipated)

On or about:

7/29/24 Vendor Information Portal

Responses Due 8/5/24 3:00 PM

Department of Environmental Protection DEP Procurement Section, Room 215 3800 Commonwealth Blvd, MS93 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

Public Opening 8/6/2024 10:00 AM

Teleconference by calling +1 850-629-7330

Phone Conference ID: 210 785 938 The number will be active 5 minutes before the meeting.

References Contacted Between: Telephone and/or Email 8/12/24 8/16/24

Award Date (Anticipated) On or about:

8/26/24 Vendor Information Portal

*All times are Eastern Time Zone.

1.9 List of Attachments and Forms

The Attachments, Exhibits, and Forms below are incorporated by reference. Copies of these documents are available in the VIP advertisement that accompanies the RFP posting. If a Form requires electronic completion or filling in, such as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, an electronic copy can be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer.

Attachment Title 1 Draft Contract 2 Past Performance Evaluation Form

Form Title A Business Response Form B Foreign State Preference Opinion Form C Client Reference Form D Price Sheet E Award Preference Form G Forced Labor Attestation Form

2 RFP Process

2.1 Vendor Responsibilities

Vendors should carefully read the entire RFP, all attachments, and any addenda before submitting a Response. Vendors interested in submitting a Response must comply with all instructions, terms, and conditions of this RFP to be considered for Award.

Vendors are responsible for understanding all terms and conditions of this RFP, its attachments, addenda, and proposed resulting Contract. If a Vendor does not understand these requirements, Vendor should submit formal questions to the Department in accordance with Section 2.3.1.2 – Question and Answer Period.

2.2 Who May Respond

Vendors who possess the financial capability, experience, and personnel resources described in this RFP are invited to submit Responses. Vendors on the Convicted, Suspended, Discriminatory Vendor List(s), the Antitrust Violator Vendor List(s), and/or the Scrutinized List(s) of Prohibited Companies may not submit a Response.

2.3 Overview of the RFP

The RFP is a method of competitively soliciting a commodity or contractual service under Chapter 287, F.S. The RFP process involves three phases: Solicitation, Minimum Mandatory Requirement Review and Evaluation.

2.3.1 Solicitation Phase

2.3.1.1 Pre-Response Conference and Site Visit

The Department may hold an optional or mandatory pre-response conference or site visit as part of the process as indicated in Section 3.2.

Anyone attending a pre-response conference or site visit is required to register their attendance in a means provided by the Department at the time and location of the meeting. Respondents who fail to attend or who are not represented at a mandatory conference or site visit will be determined Non- Responsive.

Note: Any answers to questions given at any conferences or site visits are not binding and do not alter the RFP. Only questions submitted in accordance with the instructions below and answered on the VIP are considered binding.

2.3.1.2 Question and Answer Period

Respondents may submit questions regarding the terms, conditions, and requirements of the RFP to the Procurement Officer via email by the deadline listed in the Timeline, Section 1.8 of the RFP. No question will be answered/considered after the deadline.

Questions will not constitute a formal protest of the specifications or of the Solicitation. Answers to questions will be posted on the VIP.

All emails shall have the Solicitation number in the subject line. The Department recommends that questions be submitted in the following format:

RFP Section RFP Page # Question

2.3.1.3 Submission of Responses

Once the Department posts the answers to the questions, Respondents may begin submitting Responses as indicated in Section 3.4; however, Respondents are encouraged to submit their Responses no earlier than five (5) days prior to the submission deadline. Responses must be submitted by the deadline listed in the Timeline above.

2.3.1.4 Public Opening

The Department will open the Responses in a public meeting at the date, time, and location noted in the Timeline, Section 1.8. The Procurement Officer will review the entire Response to ensure that all required volumes were timely submitted, however prices will not be read aloud at the public opening.

2.3.2 Minimum Mandatory Requirement Review Phase

2.3.2.1 Administrative Review

All responses will be reviewed by the Procurement Officer to ensure that Responses contain all mandatory Forms and are complete. Complete Responses will be sent to the Evaluation Team for their qualitative review.

2.3.2.2 Responsibility Review

The Department will review the Responsibility section of the Respondent’s Business Response Form, Form A, for affirmative responses and attached documentation, if any. Answers in the affirmative are not, in themselves, grounds for declaring a vendor as Non-Responsible; the Department may seek additional clarification and decide whether the circumstances of the case warrant declaring a Respondent Non-Responsible. Respondents deemed Non-Responsible are not eligible for Contract Award.

2.3.3 Evaluation Phase

2.3.3.1 Technical Response Evaluation

The Department will evaluate Responses from responsive and responsible Respondents that meet the Minimum Mandatory requirements listed in Form A, Business Response Form, and provide the documentation required in this Solicitation. All Respondents and Responses that meet the minimum mandatory requirements reviewed by the Procurement Officer will be evaluated according to the Evaluation Criteria in Section 5. Each evaluation team member will work independently using the Evaluation Criteria contained Section 5, to review and score Respondent’s Technical Response. Upon completion of the Technical Response evaluation, the evaluators will submit their scores to the Procurement Officer for tabulation.

A Respondent’s Response is the only material which will be considered by the evaluators. No oral or written representations, prior conversations, meetings, projects, or outside information, other than what is specifically requested to be in a Response, will be considered by the evaluators.

2.3.3.2 Past Performance

The Respondent’s references will be contacted by the Department by telephone during normal working hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) as indicated in the Timeline. The Department will make up to two (2) attempts to call before making one attempt to contact the references by email. If the contact person cannot be reached following the three (3) attempts, or if the Respondent fails to provide a reference, the Respondent will receive a score of zero (0) for that reference.

2.3.3.3 Price Sheet Evaluation

The Procurement Officer will review the Price Sheet and apply the scoring criteria as contained in the Evaluation Criteria in Section 5.

2.3.3.4 Compilation of Scores

After the evaluation phase, the Procurement Officer will compile the final evaluation scores and use them to develop the recommendation of award.

2.4 Conformance to Requirements

In order to be considered for Award, Responses submitted to the Department must conform in all material aspects to the requirements set forth in this RFP, including the requirement set forth in Form D, Price Sheet. Responses failing to conform in all material aspects to the requirements included in this RFP, including the requirement set forth in Form D, Price Sheet are Non-Responsive and are not eligible for Award, at the sole discretion of the Department.

This is a request for proposals. The proposal must not include any proposal to negotiate, or any proposed terms and conditions that supersede, conflict with, take exception to, supplement, or materially change, the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP or the documents that will comprise the Contract. Any questions regarding the terms, conditions, or requirements of this RFP or the Contract can be raised during the Question and Answer Period described in Section 2.3.1.2 of this RFP.

Respondents that fail to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may, at the sole discretion of the Department, be deemed to be Non-Responsive.

2.5 Limitation on Vendor Contact with Agency During Solicitation Period 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.

2.6 Addenda/Amendments to the RFP

The Department reserves the right to modify this RFP by issuing addenda and/or amendments. All changes to the RFP will be made through addenda or amendments posted on the VIP. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to check for any changes on the VIP. Issuance of written Addenda and/or amendments is the only method by which a solicitation may be modified.

2.7 Contract Formation

The Department will issue a notice of award, if any, to successful Respondent(s). No contract shall be formed between the Department and the awarded Respondent until both parties sign the Contract. The Department will not be liable for any costs incurred by a Respondent in preparing or producing its Response or for any work performed before the Contract is effective.

The Contract will consist of the Draft Contract as attached, which will incorporate the Scope of Work/Technical Specifications, below in Section 4, relevant portions of the Response submitted by the awarded Respondent (if any), and the Price Sheet submitted by the awarded Respondent. If there is any discrepancy between the Scope of Work/Technical Specifications and the incorporated relevant portions of the Response, the terms most favorable to the Department shall prevail.

The Department objects to and shall not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a Respondent, including any appearing in documents attached as part of a Response, except those identified in the Contract. The Respondent shall bring any perceived inconsistencies among any of the provisions of the RFP and its attachments to the attention of the Department prior to the submission of its Response. At any time during the Solicitation, the Department may specifically identify and incorporate by reference any additional documents which are to be incorporated into the Contract. The Contract that results from this Solicitation will be posted on the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS) website in accordance with section 215.985, F.S., “Transparency Florida Act.”

2.8 Disclosure of Response Contents

All documentation produced as part of the RFP will become the exclusive property of the Department and will not be returned to the Respondent unless it is withdrawn prior to the Response opening in accordance with Section 2.9. Once the Procurement Officer opens the Response, the Response may be disclosed pursuant to a public records request, subject to any confidentiality claims and the timeframes identified in section 119.071(1)(b), F.S.

2.9 Withdrawal of Responses

The Respondent may withdraw or modify a Response at any time prior to the due date by submitting a request to the Procurement Officer.

2.10 Administrative Cure Process

In the interest of maximizing competition, the Response qualification and cure process seeks to minimize, if not eliminate, Respondent disqualifications resulting from nonmaterial, curable deficiencies in the Response that are identified in the Minimum Mandatory Review Phase. Therefore, the Department may, in its sole discretion, notify Respondents whose qualifying information or documentation does not meet the requirements of the RFP and allow for the correction of errors and omissions prior to making a final determination of responsiveness. Timely cures made pursuant to this section will be accepted by the Department.

2.11 Clarification Process

The Department may request clarification from the Respondent for the purpose of resolving ambiguities or questioning information presented in the Response. Clarifications may be requested throughout the Solicitation process. The Respondent’s answers to requested clarifications must be in writing and must address only the information requested. Respondent’s answers to requested clarifications must be submitted to the Department within the time specified by the Department in the requested clarification.

2.12 Information from Other Sources

The Department reserves the right to seek information from outside sources regarding the Respondent, the Respondent’s offerings, capabilities, references, and the Respondent’s performance, if the Department determines that such information is pertinent to the RFP. The Department may consider such information throughout the Solicitation process including, but not limited to, determining whether the award is ultimately in the best interest of the State. This may include, but is not limited to, the Department engaging consultants, subject matter experts, and others to ensure that the Department has a complete understanding of the information provided pursuant to the Solicitation.

2.13 Firm Response

The Department may make an award within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of the opening, during which period responses shall remain firm and shall not be withdrawn. If award is not made within one hundred and eighty (180) days, the Response shall remain firm until either the Department awards the Contract, or the Department receives from the Respondent written notice that the Response is withdrawn. Any response that expresses a shorter duration may, in the Department's sole discretion, be accepted or rejected.

2.14 Right to Reject

The Department may reject any Response not submitted in the manner specified by the Solicitation documents. Respondents whose past performance, current status, or Response does not reflect the capability, integrity, or reliability to fully, and in good faith, perform the requirements of Contract may be rejected as Non-Responsible and are not eligible for Award.

2.15 Cancellation, Non-Award, and Withdrawal

When the Department determines that is it in the best interest of the State, it reserves the right to:

• Cancel this Solicitation.

• Make no Award and reject all responses.

• Withdraw the Solicitation at any time, including after an award is made.

• Withdraw or amend its Notice of Award at any time prior to execution of a contract, including, but not limited to situations in which the Contractor(s) fails to execute the contract.

• Re-procure services.

2.16 Misrepresentations

All information submitted, and all representations made, by the Respondent in a response may be relied upon by the Department in determining Responsibility of a Respondent for Award. Any misstatement or omission, whether intentional or not, may be treated by the Department as a fraudulent concealment of the true facts relating to the Response. Such misrepresentation will be a basis for the Department to disqualify the Respondent as Non-Responsible, and bar the Respondent from participation in any re-solicitation pertaining to this subject matter (regardless of whether the re-solicitation resulted from Respondent’s misrepresentation) and may be punishable under law, including, but not limited to, Chapter 817, F.S.

2.17 Licensure & Registration

Prior to the execution of a Contract, the selected Respondent must be properly licensed to do business within the State, and all entities must be appropriately registered with the Florida Department of State, if required by federal or state law.

2.18 Replacement and Alternate Responses

The Department will only consider one (1) Response per Respondent, unless otherwise indicated in Section 3. Respondents may submit revised Responses at any time prior to the Response Due Date as specified in the Timeline of Events. Revised Responses must include a statement, signed and dated by an Authorized Signatory, withdrawing all prior Responses from the Respondent. Alternate commodities and/or contractual services may be proposed only if permitted in accordance with the instructions contained in this Solicitation. The Department is under no obligation to consider alternate commodities and/or contractual services to those requested in this Solicitation if not specifically requested as part of a Response and may reject a Response making such offers as Non-Responsive.

2.19 Exclusivity

This Solicitation will not result in an exclusive license to provide the commodities and/or contractual services described in this Solicitation or the resulting Contract. The Department may, in compliance with applicable laws, contract with other vendors to provide the same or similar commodities and/or contractual services if the Department determines that doing so will serve the State’s best interests.

2.20 Diversity

The State is dedicated to fostering the continued development and economic growth of minority-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned businesses. Participation of a diverse group of Respondents doing business with the Department is central to the State’s effort.

The Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) has been established within the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) to certify qualifying minority-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned business enterprises (CBEs). CBEs are encouraged to participate in the State’s procurement process as both prime Respondents and subcontractors. Non-CBE Respondents are encouraged to partner with CBEs for Contract performance.

2.21 Bid Protests

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.

Documents received after normal working hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time) will be filed the following business day.

All filings must be made with the Agency Clerk ONLY and are only considered "filed" when stamped, physically or digitally, by the Agency Clerk. It is the responsibility of the filing party to meet all filing deadlines.

The Agency Clerk's address is:

Agency Clerk, Office of General Counsel Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Douglas Building, MS#35 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Email: Agency_clerk@floridadep.gov mailto:Agency_clerk@floridadep.gov

3 Response Instructions This section contains the General Instructions and Special Instructions to Respondents. The “General Instructions to Respondents” Form PUR 1001 is incorporated by reference and can be accessed at https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state _purchasing_pur_forms.

The terms of the PUR1001 are controlling for this RFP, except for the following sections, which are inapplicable:

Section 3. Electronic Submission of Responses Responses shall be submitted in accordance with Section 3.4 of this Solicitation.

Section 5. Questions Questions shall be submitted in accordance with Section 2.3.1.2 of this Solicitation.

Section 14. Firm Response.

This paragraph is superseded by Section 2.13 of this Solicitation.

Section 15. Clarifications/Revisions.

This paragraph is superseded by Section 2.11 of this Solicitation.

Section 16. Minor Irregularities/Right to Reject.

This paragraph is superseded by sections 2.10, 2.14 and 6.1 of this Solicitation.

Section 17. Contract Formation.

This paragraph is superseded by Section 2.7 of this Solicitation.

Section 20. Protests.

This paragraph is superseded by Section 2.21 of this Solicitation.

3.1 MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) Vendor Registration

Prior to execution of the Contract by the Department, the Contractor must be registered with MFMP.

Information about the registration process is available on, and registration may be completed at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/.

Prospective vendors who do not have internet access may request assistance from MFMP Customer Service within DMS.

The following United Nations Standard Products and Services Code(s) (UNSPSC) are provided to assist potential Respondents in their registration efforts:

Code Title 25172500 Tires and tire tubes 76121504 Tire collection and disposal 61216007 Nonhazardous waste disposal https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purchasing_pur_forms https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purchasing_pur_forms https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

76121900 Hazardous waste disposal 76121601 Garbage dump 76121602 Sanitary landfill operations 76122000 Landfill services 76122200 Waste incineration services 24102400 Waste material handling and recycling systems 72141700 Construction machinery and equipment rental or leasing services 72141701 Construction machinery rental or leasing service 78101808 Road transport of dry bulk

3.2 Pre-Response Conferences and/or Site Visits

The Department will hold an optional Pre-Response Site Visit for Respondents to better understand the Scope of Work.

All prospective Respondents may report to 120 Isaacson Ave., Hastings, FL, 32145, for an optional Pre- Response Site Visit at the time and date identified in Section 1.8 - Timeline of Events. The Contract Manager and the Department’s Northeast District inspector(s) will conduct the Pre-Response Site Visit with all the attendees.

The Bidder shall notify the Procurement Officer of their plans to attend the facility Site Visit via email.

The email must be received at least two (2) days prior to the date of the Pre-Response Site Visit as provided in Section 1.8 - Timeline of Events.

Prospective Bidders should allow enough time to arrive, park, walk, and gain entry to the site to ensure that they arrive prior to the applicable optional Pre-Response Site Visit time, as set out by Section 1.8 Timeline of Events.

Due to the possible influx of mosquitos at the site, the Respondent is responsible for providing their own mosquito abatement method during the Site Visit.

Any person requiring special accommodation due to a disability should contact the Department’s Procurement Officer. Requests for accommodation for this mandatory Pre-Response Site Visit must be made at least five (5) Business Days prior to the scheduled Site Visit.

Any responses to questions asked during this time shall not be considered binding. Only questions submitted in accordance with Section 2.3.1.2 and answered on the VIP are considered binding.

3.3 Submission of Responses

Respondents shall deliver Responses to the Department’s office designated in the Timeline of Events before the date and time specified. Any Response that is received after the exact time specified in the Timeline of Events is late. Late Responses, as well as Responses submitted through email or by facsimile, are Non-Responsive and will not be evaluated. All Response materials must be packaged so that each box shipped to the Department does not exceed 25 pounds.

Response packages must be marked to show the Respondent’s name and address, the Solicitation number, and the date and time Responses are due. If multiple packages are shipped, package sequences (i.e. 1 of 3, 2 of 4, etc.) must also be indicated on the outside of the package.

Responses must be submitted by U.S. Mail, United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express (FedEx), private courier, or hand delivery. Electronic mail (e-mail) submission or facsimile transmission of responses are NOT authorized and will NOT be accepted.

3.4 Response Content Requirements

Respondent’s Responses must be submitted in hard and electronic copies divided into volumes containing the information specified below:

Volume Name Copies Volume I Business Response One (1) Original Volume II Technical Response One (1) Original Volume III Price Sheet One (1) Original CD/DVD/USB Electronic Copy of Response One (1) copy of each Volume CD/DVD/USB Redacted Electronic Copy of Response (if applicable) One (1) Redacted copy of each Volume

3.4.1 Volume I, Business Response

Respondents must prepare a Business Response volume in the order outlined below.

Volume I Business Response Page Limit Tab A Executive Summary Two (2) Tab B Required Forms None

3.4.1.1 Tab A: Executive Summary

Respondents must prepare and include an Executive Summary that summarizes the key points from the Respondent’s Business and Technical volumes. The Executive Summary must begin with company/division’s street address, size of business, CBEs status, and a summary of the key points from the Respondent’s Response. If the Respondent is a current or former Contractor to the Department, the Respondent will notify the Department of the contract number and the Department’s contract manager in its Executive Summary.

3.4.1.2 Tab B: Required Forms

Respondents must complete and submit Form A, Business Response Form, Form G, Forced Labor Attestation Form, and, if Respondent’s principal place of business is outside of the State of Florida, Form B, Foreign State Preference Opinion Form.

Respondents must complete Form C, Client Reference Form, for three (3) Clients to whom Respondent has provided commodities and/or contractual services of similar scope and size as those identified in the RFP. The three (3) completed Client Reference Forms shall be attached in this Tab. Respondents shall not list the Department as a reference. Current or former Contracts with the Department indicated in the Executive Summary will not count as one of the three references.

Respondent gives Department permission to contact client references and obtain their opinion of the Respondent’s past performance using the questions listed on Attachment 2. The Respondent acknowledges that Department will record the client’s opinion on Attachment 2, and that the completed form will become a public record.

3.4.2 Volume II, Technical Response

The Respondent must prepare and submit a Technical Response volume detailing their qualifications, capabilities, and a description of the commodities and/or contractual services that they will provide to the Department. The Technical Response must contain complete responses to all items. If a portion of any section is omitted, the Response may be deemed Non-Responsive at the sole discretion of the Department.

Volume II Technical Response Tab A Introduction Tab B Background and Organizational Structure Tab C Qualifications and Experience Tab D Detailed Project Approach

3.4.2.1 Tab A: Introduction

Respondents must provide a general description of how the Respondent will accomplish the overall goal of this Solicitation.

3.4.2.2 Tab B: Background and Organizational Structure

Respondents should provide information on the historical background of the Respondent and on the Respondent’s organizational structure. This should include years in operation and years involved in work related to this Solicitation.

3.4.2.3 Tab C: Qualifications and Experience

Respondents should present the qualifications of the Respondent and Respondent’s team. The following topics must be addressed:

a) Each Team member’s experience and examples of qualifications to perform assigned tasks should be outlined. The resume or curriculum vitae for the proposed project manager and principal point of contact must be provided;

b) Respondent’s past experience developing a waste tire site cleanup project as described in Section 4, Scope of Work;

c) Respondent’s experience with land clearing activities; and

d) Respondent’s knowledge of and experience with operation of heavy machinery.

3.4.2.4 Tab D: Detailed Project Approach

Respondents should present a plan of action for the entire cleanup process. The plan should include:

1. Proposed Timeline

2. List of equipment to be used and quantity of that equipment, including any heavy machinery, trailer sizes, land clearing equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for mosquitoes

3. Number of personnel performing work and a breakdown of the quantity of personnel performing each task associated with this project

4. Proposed method for the cleanup, including means by which each trailer will be loaded, how each trailer will be loaded to maximize capacity, land clearing method, mosquito control method as required in the Scope of Work

3.4.3 Volume III, Price Sheet

The Respondent must complete and submit the Form D, Price Sheet, without alteration, using the instructions provided. The Price Sheet is to be organized as directed on the Form and must contain complete responses to all items. If a portion of any section is omitted, the Price Sheet may be deemed Non-Responsive at the sole discretion of the Department. The Respondent must not submit their own forms, including quote forms or other documents, in lieu of Form D.

3.5 Economy of Presentation

Responses must be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise delineation of the Respondent’s capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this Solicitation without the use of marketing materials, white papers, fancy or flashy graphics, case studies, or other promotional materials. The emphasis of each Response should be on completeness and clarity of content.

3.6 Confidential Response Materials and Redacted Submissions

In addition to the public records requirements of the PUR 1001, section 19, if the Respondent considers any portion of its Response to be Confidential Information or exempt under Chapter 119, F.S., or other authority (Public Records Law), then the Respondent must simultaneously provide the Department with an unredacted version of the materials and a separate redacted copy of the materials the Respondent claims as Confidential Information or exempt and in an index, as described in Section 3.6.1.

The Respondent shall mark the unredacted version of the document as “Unredacted version – contains Confidential Information” and place such information in an encrypted electronic form or a sealed separate envelope.

3.6.1 Redacted Submissions

If submitting a redacted version of its Response, the Respondent shall mark the cover of the redacted copy with the Respondent’s name, Department’s solicitation name, and number, and the words “Redacted Copy.” The Redacted Copy should only redact those portions of material that the Respondent claims are Confidential Information or exempt from Public Records Law. An entire Response should not be redacted. An entire page or paragraph which contains Confidential Information or exempt material should not be redacted unless the entire page or paragraph is wholly Confidential Information or exempt from Public Records Law. In the Redacted Copy, the Respondent shall redact and maintain in confidence any materials the Department provides or seeks regarding security of a proposed technology system or information subject to sections 119.011(14), 119.071(1)(f), and 119.071(3), F.S.

In addition, the Respondent should submit a separate index listing the Confidential Information or exempt portions of its Response. The index should briefly describe in writing the grounds for claiming exemption from the Public Records Law, including the specific statutory citation for such exemption.

The Redacted Copy will be used to fulfill public records and other disclosure requests and will be posted on the FACTS website. In addition, the Department will follow the procedures described in Attachment 4, Public Records Requirements, of the Draft Contract.

By submitting a Response, the Respondent agrees to protect, defend, and indemnify the Department for any and all claims arising from or relating to the Respondent’s determination that the redacted portions of its Response are Confidential Information or otherwise not subject to disclosure. If the Respondent fails to submit a Redacted Copy of its Response, the Department is authorized to produce the entire unredacted Response submitted to the Department in response to a public records request.

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4 Scope of Work

4.1 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide Waste Tire Abatement and transportation of approximately 750 tons of waste tires and waste tire material from the Hartman Waste Tire Site to the Putnam County Central Landfill. This material is composed of approximately 530 tons of tires across two main piles, approximately 165 tons of tires scattered around the 5.22-acre property, and up to 55 tons of tire material comprising a dismantled section of a tire wall running along the south side of the site. The dismantled portion of the wall to be removed will be clearly delineated by the Department before the start of work. This site will require clearing of vegetation to maneuver and remove the tire material. The vegetation is dense in parts of the site and the necessary clearing efforts may be extensive. There are two points of access to the site. If entering through the front gate of the site, clearing of moderately dense vegetation will be required. If entering from the south side of the site, less clearing may be necessary, but a crossing that spans a two-foot ditch will need to be installed. If the site becomes wet, mobility may be an issue. The Contractor shall be aware that there may be wildlife inside the tire piles and operate accordingly. The Contractor shall also be aware that there will likely be moderate to heavy mosquito activity and should prepare accordingly.

There are a number of empty, used and rusty petroleum product drums on site. These are outside the Scope and shall not be removed unless authorized by the Department.

Any work not authorized in the Scope and Contract, or by the Department in writing, shall be performed at the Contractor’s sole expense.

4.2 Project Time Window

Work will begin no more than ten (10) business days after the Contract is executed. Work will conclude on or before December 15, 2024.

4.3 Contractor Responsibilities

1. Contractor shall be a registered Waste Tire Collector and adhere to the requirements of Rule

62-711.520 F.A.C. for the transportation of regulated Waste Tires as defined in Rule 62- 701.200, F.A.C. Transportation of oversized OTR tires do not require a Waste Tire Collector Registration Decal.

2. Contractor shall begin work within ten (10) business days of notification according to “Department’s Responsibilities”, and work shall not continue past the end date specified, unless an extension is authorized by the Department by email.

3. Contractor is responsible for physically accessing the site.

4. Contractor shall maintain physical access for personnel and equipment into and on the site in all conditions, including inclement weather.

5. Contractor shall exercise safe and efficient means of performing work as outlined in the

Scope. This includes protecting themselves from mosquitos, wildlife that might be found in tires and tire piles, and other hazards with the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

6. Contractor is responsible for either providing their own mosquito abatement method or working with the local mosquito control personnel.

7. If using mosquito repellant, the Contractor is required to use DEET only. This is because certain species of mosquito are resistant to other common repellant substances. DEET is the sole substance to be used for mosquito repellant for this reason.

8. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to clear and remove any vegetation necessary to maneuver on the site and to remove the tire material. The Contractor shall provide the equipment and personnel necessary to mechanically and physically clear vegetation and remove tires. Clearing methods shall not include fire or chemical treatment of the vegetation.

9. Contractor is responsible for providing all equipment necessary to complete the work in this Scope.

10. Contractor is responsible for transporting any yard trash/vegetative debris, resulting from the clearing activities, to the Putnam County Central Landfill.

11. No security will be provided by the Department.

12. Contractor shall work with the Department, who shall notify the property owners in advance of the dates during which the work will be completed.

13. Contractor shall sort tires with rims and tires without rims to be sent in separate trucks.

14. When loading a truck with oversized Off the Road (OTR) tires, the Contractor shall dedicate that truck to the oversized OTR tires exclusively for that particular load.

15. Contractor shall remove as much dirt and debris as possible from the tires, and dewater the tires, prior to loading.

16. Contractor shall separate cleared vegetation, waste tires and waste tire material, and any other waste that must be cleared to complete the work and put these into separate trucks.

17. Contractor shall adhere to applicable county and local ordinances when performing the required work as outlined.

18. Contractor shall restore the site’s land to its original or a substantially similar contour after all solid waste to be removed has been removed.

19. If any materials other than what has already been described in this Scope of Work (SOW), site report, and/or pictures are discovered, the Department shall be notified immediately.

While waiting for the Department’s determination on the discovered materials, the Contractor is not authorized to clean up those materials. Any unauthorized cleanup on discovered materials not found in the SOW, site report, and/or pictures is at the Contractor’s sole expense.

20. If additional waste tires and/or waste tire materials are discovered, beyond what is outlined in this SOW, the Contractor shall notify the Department immediately. In the meantime, the Contractor is not permitted to remove the discovered tire materials until the Department provides approval for management of the additional tire material via email.

21. Contractor shall submit documentation described in the “Deliverables” section weekly.

22. When the work is deemed complete by the Department site inspection. The Contractor shall submit an itemized invoice packet to the Department containing all weekly packets sent to the Department during the course of the cleanup within thirty (30) business days of the date the Letter of Completion is received.

a. Deliverables. The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

Contractor shall remove all materials specified in the SOW and transport the materials to the Putnam County Central Landfill within the specified timeframe.

Contractor shall submit the following documentation, in electronic format, to the Department on a weekly basis:

1. Daily log of personnel present and hours worked.

2. Daily log of trucks sent to the Putnam County Central Landfill and their contents (i.e., tires with rims, yard trash, etc.).

3. Weigh tickets from the Putnam County Central Landfill for each truck. The weigh ticket should describe the contents of the truck, as well as the weight of the contents in tons. The Department will use weigh tickets to verify receipt of waste by the Putnam County Central Landfill. Payment will not be made for trucks that don’t receive weigh tickets.

4. Pictures documenting progress.

5. A summary of the work completed each week, including notation of unexpected circumstances and conditions (such as discovery of solid waste materials that are not tires or vegetative waste, unusually heavy rainfall, etc.).

Weigh tickets must contain the following information:

• Driver signature

• Date load picked up

• Date weigh ticket generated

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• Water Assurance Compliance System (WACS) Waste Tire Collector Registration ID on decal when transporting regulated Waste Tires as defined in Rule 62-701.200, F.A.C.

• Expiration date of Waste Tire Collector Registration Decal

The Contractor may invoice no more frequently than monthly. The invoice must include documentation that supports the amount of the invoice.

The project will be complete when the Department confirms that all materials specified in the Scope are cleared from the site and transported to the Putnam County Central Landfill.

4.4 Department’s Responsibilities

1. The Department will give notice in writing ten (10) business days prior to the start date of the project that work is authorized to begin.

2. The Department will provide oversight randomly during working hours.

3. The Department will arrive at the cleanup location within two (2) business days of the

Contractor’s notice of completion. The Department will inspect the site to ensure that all waste tires and waste tire material are indeed removed from the site. The Department will notify the Contractor to submit the final invoice after inspection and approval of work.

4.5 Enforcement

Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the SOW will result in:

1. Delayed payment until a satisfactory record of the specified documentation has been submitted along with the invoice according to this SOW.

2. Nonpayment for work that does not meet the Terms and Conditions in the Contract.

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5 Evaluation Criteria

5.1 Evaluation of Volume I, Past Performance

Past performance will be scored based on answers to a standard group of questions received from the Respondent’s clients. Upon completion of the Reference checks, the Department will sum the Respondent’s Past Performance scores to award the Respondent’s Final Past Performance Score.

5.2 Evaluation of Volume II, Technical Response

The evaluation team will score each Technical Response, separately. Each evaluator will assign a numerical score from zero (0) to five (5) to each Tab, use the scoring guidelines provided below, for all Responses.

Numerical Score

Evaluation Word

Description

5 Superior Response exhaustively addresses the evaluation criterion or demonstrates extraordinary capability and/or experience related to the criterion.

4 Excellent Response extensively addresses the evaluation criterion or demonstrates exceptional capability and/or experience related to the criterion.

3 Acceptable Response adequately addresses the evaluation criterion or demonstrates sufficient capability and/or experience related to the criterion.

2 Fair Response minimally addresses the evaluation criterion or demonstrates nominal capability and/or experience related to the criterion.

1 Poor Response inadequately addresses the evaluation criterion or demonstrates limited capability and/or experience related to the criterion.

0 Missing Response does not address the evaluation criterion and/or does not demonstrate any capability and/or…