Chemical tank cleaning, WUD, term contract

Palm Beach County's Board of County Commissioners, through its Procurement Department, is soliciting sealed bids under IFB 27-002/YE for chemical tank cleaning, removal, and disposal on a term contract basis, with questions due October 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time and bids due November 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The opportunity listing shows a due date of November 20, 2026, while the IFB states November 16. A 5% Local Preference is available to bidders with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, and a 5% Glades Local Preference applies to businesses offering services in the Glades. Both require a valid Business Tax Receipt and a Certification of Business Location at bid submission. The solicitation also includes Small Business Development Program requirements, which require completed Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 forms listing subcontractor participation.

Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection, referenced in Terms and Conditions #18 and #19. The work covers tank cleaning, removal, and disposal involving sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Bidders and all subcontractors must register in the county's Vendor Self Service system, with subcontractor registration required before award is finalized. The solicitation incorporates E-Verify, Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. pt. 200), and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards where applicable to construction or repair work. Required certifications cover drug-free workplace compliance, human trafficking prohibition, a prohibition on using diversity, equity, and inclusion materials, and disclosure of litigation history with Palm Beach County or other governmental entities.

Pricing must be single fixed unit prices without escalation clauses, firm for ninety days from submission and throughout all term periods. Annual appropriations by the Board of County Commissioners are required for performance and payment obligations in subsequent fiscal years. Sealed bids must be signed by an authorized company agent, with one concurrent PDF copy on CD or flash drive, delivered to 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, FL 33415-3199. Amendments 1 and 2 to the existing chemical tank cleaning term contract are attached to the opportunity.