Blackwater River State Forest - Trash Collection Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for trash collection and disposal services within the Blackwater River State Forest located in Milton, Florida. The contract will require the successful vendor to provide various sized trash containers, as well as weekly and every other week pickup and proper disposal of the collected trash. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) provides a detailed timeline, with bid submissions due on July 11, 2024 and a public bid opening on July 12, 2024. A recommended, but not mandatory, site visit is scheduled from June 17-21, 2024. FDACS intends to make a single award or no award, as determined to be in the best interest of the state, with an initial 3-year term and potential 3 one-year renewal options. The ITB outlines specific pricing requirements, including unit costs per pickup, estimated monthly pickups, and extended monthly costs for each trash collection location. Vendors must provide pricing for all locations to be considered responsive, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest grand total price across all locations.

The ITB does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range or estimated award value is also not specified in the available documentation.