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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-B-168KO issued by Volusia County, Florida, seeking a qualified vendor to supply approximately 200 ninety-five-gallon roll-out bear-resistant solid waste containers annually. The containers must feature gravity-based functionality, automated lid operation, two-wheeled design with one-finger unlatching mechanism, and robust wildlife-resistant construction compatible with automated waste collection trucks, with mandatory black color specification. All containers must be fully assembled and ready for deployment, including body, wheels, axle, lid, and locking mechanism, with freight and delivery charges included. The solicitation was released on October 15, 2025, with a deadline for questions on October 30, 2025, and final bid responses due by November 13, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the county's eProcurement Portal, with delivery location specified as the Volusia County Landfill in Port Orange, Florida. The initial contract term is three years with options for two additional one-year renewals.

Key evaluation criteria include total cumulative value for years 1-3, delivery timeline (within 30 calendar days), past performance, and strict adherence to technical specifications. The procurement includes provisions for local business preferences with potential adjustments for local vendors. Insurance requirements mandate a Commercial General Liability policy with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate limits. Respondents must comply with E-Verify requirements and scrutinized companies certifications. The total contract value will be determined by cumulative pricing for the initial three-year period covering approximately 200 containers annually, with additional value potential through optional renewal years. No incumbent vendor is specified in the solicitation.