Annual Leachate Transport and Disposal

Alachua County is requesting quotations for annual leachate transport and disposal services under RFQ 27-564-MM, with responses due August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and questions due August 16, 2026.

The vendor shall provide collection, transportation, and disposal of leachate from the County's Transfer Station at 51156 NE 63rd Ave, Gainesville, Florida. Estimated annual volume is 96,000 gallons, though quantities are not guaranteed and may vary based on weather conditions and solid waste operations. The vendor must maintain a 21,000-gallon storage tank and be available on-call 365 days per year, with vehicles required on-site within 72 hours of notification. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with provisions for extended hours during emergencies.

Pricing shall be submitted on a per-gallon basis for leachate disposal and transportation, with separate line items for sludge disposal (material exceeding 5% solids) and grit trap/drain sump pump-outs. The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. An escalation clause permits annual price adjustments not to exceed 3%, with adjustment requests required 120 days prior to contract renewal; the County reserves the right to accept or reject any escalation request.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers Compensation at statutory limits, and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per claim). All equipment must comply with Motor Carrier (MC) 306 code standards. Operating personnel must hold valid driver's licenses. The vendor assumes all liability for spills and must comply with federal, state, and local environmental standards. Electronic submissions are required through the County's OpenGov Procurement portal.