26B-119 Solid Waste Heavy Duty Waste Containers

Marion County, Florida is requesting bids on heavy-duty waste containers under ITB 26B-119, with bids due August 20, 2026. All bids must be submitted exclusively through Marion County's Bonfire e-procurement portal, and a pre-bid meeting is strongly recommended but non-mandatory; all vendor communications must occur through Bonfire's "Vendor Discussions" or "Ask a Question" features.

The scope encompasses manufacture and delivery of 40-cubic-yard compactor receiver containers, 20-, 30-, and 40-cubic-yard open-top roll-off containers, 30-cubic-yard recycling roll-off containers, and optional rolling lid systems available as factory-installed or retrofit kits. All containers must be constructed of heavy-duty structural steel with specified floor-plate thickness, wall gauges, hinges with 1-inch solid steel pins, greaseable pivot points, ANSI-compliant locking systems, and safety decals. Rolling lid systems must use galvanized steel frames with high-density polyethylene panels, require no more than 20 pounds of force for manual operation, and feature modular components for field serviceability. All exterior surfaces must receive rust-inhibiting primer and industrial-grade enamel paint in dark green. Delivery is required to Marion County Solid Waste at 5601 SE 66th Street, Ocala, Florida, with all prices FOB Destination, Ocala, and inside delivery included unless otherwise specified.

Pricing must be submitted on a lump-sum or unit-price basis as specified on the bid form, with prices remaining unchanged for the contract duration and no cost escalation claims permitted unless otherwise provided. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications, with the County reserving the right to award by line item, group/section, or overall total net bid price as deemed in the County's best interest. Bids must remain firm and valid for at least ninety calendar days after the deadline. The County intends to select a vendor within sixty calendar days of bid deadline. Payment terms default to NET 45 days after invoice receipt or final acceptance, whichever is later; Visa p-card payment is also accepted with payment within 72 hours of receipt and acceptance. Bidders must provide at least three references demonstrating prior experience with similar work and must disclose all subcontractors and suppliers. Contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance per Florida Statutory Requirements, Commercial General Liability of not less than $1 million per occurrence, and Business Automobile Liability of not less than $500,000 combined single limit per accident. Public works construction projects exceeding $200,000 require Payment and Performance bonding per Florida Statute 255.05; all bids require bid security of five percent of the total base bid amount or an acceptable bid bond.