Collection and Disposal of Automotive Fluids

Seminole County's Solid Waste Management Division is soliciting bids for the Collection and Disposal of Automotive Fluids through Invitation for Bid (IFB-5064-25/LTT). The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to collect and transport various automotive waste fluids and filters from multiple county locations, including the Central Transfer Station, Fleet Maintenance Facility, Osceola Road Landfill, Fleet Services Building, Sheriff's Office, Southeast Regional Water Treatment Plant, and Yankee Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment and containers for collecting materials such as used oil, oil filters, antifreeze, solvents, hydraulic fluids, and unwanted fuels. Contractors must transport these materials to an FDEP-approved used oil processor for recycling, reuse, or disposal, strictly adhering to all applicable state and federal regulations. The bid solicitation requires bidders to be fully licensed and certified for this type of work in the State of Florida, with potential price adjustments allowed for wages, fuel, and materials. Key dates include a deadline for questions on July 25, 2025, and bid responses due by August 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with electronic proposals to be submitted through the county's e-Procurement Portal.

The contract will have an initial three-year term with potential one-year renewals at the county's option, and the first three months will be considered probationary. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Pollution Liability with specific coverage limits. Contractors must maintain insurance with $1,000,000 in employers' liability, $1,000,000 per occurrence for general liability, $1,000,000 combined single limit for automobile liability, and $2,000,000 per occurrence for pollution liability. The county reserves the right to inspect the contractor's facilities and verify regulatory compliance. Though no specific budget range is explicitly stated, compensation will be on a fixed fee basis, with payment calculated based on the percentage of total purchase order materials and services completed. The contract also includes provisions for comprehensive documentation, including accurate manifests and waste reports, with the potential for county audits to ensure full compliance.