3-Year Contract to Provide and Service Portable Toilets; Spec #16-04/26

The County of Bucks, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids under Spec #16-04/26 for a three-year unit-cost contract to provide and service portable toilets at 39 county park and facility locations, with bids due April 20, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. The source names no set-aside, preference, or local-vendor requirement. Bidders must price all 39 locations, and a bid missing any location's pricing is non-responsive.

The scope includes regular and ADA-compliant units, weekly cleaning at minimum with additional cleaning on County request, and coverage for special events. The awardee must assign a dedicated account manager, operate a 24-hour emergency dispatch number, and maintain same-day response to all reported problems or emergencies, with a $50 per day penalty for non-compliance. Within 20 days of award notification, the awardee must meet with maintenance superintendents at each location to coordinate unit placement and submit GPS-coordinated maps to the Parks and Recreation Business Manager. Invoices are monthly, showing weekly service charges per location and associated Purchase Order numbers. The County is exempt from federal excise and Pennsylvania sales tax, and net pricing must exclude them. Bidders must comply with ADA requirements, CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines on social distancing and mask-wearing on County property, and the County's Rules and Regulations for Outside Contractors.

Insurance requirements are Commercial General Liability at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability at a $1 million combined single limit, $1 million Excess Umbrella Liability, and statutory Workers Compensation. The County must be named additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis, with waiver of subrogation. Certificates are due within ten days of award notification. Failure to provide proof of insurance constitutes a material breach and may result in termination or payment withholding. No bid deposit or performance bond is required.

The contract starts on or about June 1, 2026, runs three years, and includes one additional one-year extension option at the County's discretion. The source states no dollar value, as pricing is unit-cost. The County will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, may reject any or all bids, and may adjust quantities, service times, and locations based on actual need. The agreement is governed by Pennsylvania law with jurisdiction in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas and carries a County termination-for-convenience right. The solicitation was advertised in the Intelligencer on March 24 and 27, 2026, and was posted March 18, 2026.