Central Transfer Station Operation & Maintenance Services

Seminole County's Solid Waste Management Division is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services for its Central Transfer Station located in Sanford, Florida. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits proposals for evaluation, repair, and maintenance of transfer station systems, including general facilities and structural repairs, hopper repairs, site infrastructure maintenance, and specialized work in waste systems, industrial trades, civil/structural work, fluid management, and equipment maintenance. Contractors must have a minimum of three years of experience in similar work and demonstrate strong past performance, financial resources, and quality control programs. Bid responses are due electronically by February 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM through Seminole County's e-Procurement Portal, with a public bid opening to follow via Microsoft Teams. Questions must be submitted by January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The County will evaluate bids based on lowest total price, considering factors such as past performance, financial capability, prompt work execution, experience, quality control, and compliance history.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be a three-year term with options for two successive one-year renewals and potentially an additional one-year extension by mutual agreement. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the contractor must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in Workers' Compensation coverage, $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance, and $1,000,000 in Business Automobile Liability Insurance. The contract includes provisions for potential FEMA disaster relief funding, which would impose additional federal compliance requirements. Though a specific budget range was not provided, the procurement allows for detailed quotes for each work request, with pricing to include all direct and indirect costs for labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and incidentals. The successful contractor must maintain bid prices for one year following contract execution, with potential price redeterminations thereafter based on documented changes in wages, fuel, or materials.