Dirt Screeners

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids on a one-time purchase of two MGL Engineering HS96 HandyScreen Dirt Screeners or equivalent units under ITB-26-00318, with bids due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and submission required through the County's electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement). No site visits or pre-bid conferences are scheduled.

The scope specifies a 9 feet long by 6 feet wide screen box with 2-deck high amplitude configuration, 10-gauge steel plate construction, 3/8" throw, high energy vibration mechanism, diesel/hydraulic power unit of 25 horsepower or less, pintle hitch towing capability, double-plated side panels of 1/4" steel plate, hydraulic raise and lower function, and acceptable weight between 12,500 and 13,500 pounds. Delivery must occur within 180 days of purchase order receipt to 410 S 78th Street, Tampa, Florida 33619.

The estimated contract value is $220,000. The County will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid prices must be submitted without state sales tax or federal excise tax, and all bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days after the close date. The County prohibits bid, performance, and payment surety bonds for this procurement and reserves the right to require equipment demonstrations prior to award and to inspect samples within ten business days of the bid deadline.

Bidders must submit a completed Drug-Free Workplace Certification Form under Florida Statute 287.087, a Substitute W-9 Form, and a Certificate of Liability Insurance. Commercial General Liability insurance with limits ranging from $1 million to $5 million per occurrence is required, with Hillsborough County named as Additional Insured. All insurance must be from carriers rated A− or better by A.M. Best, Class 7 or higher, and acceptable to the County. Questions regarding specifications must be submitted through Euna Procurement no later than ten calendar days after solicitation issuance. A Cone of Silence applies to all bidder communications with County employees and officials, except the Director of Procurement and Procurement Services Department staff.