Fluorescents, HID, Ionization Smoke Detector Pickup & Disposal.

Escambia County Department of Waste Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide pickup and disposal services for crushed fluorescent bulbs, whole HID lamps, and ionization smoke detectors through Request for Quote #25-26. The procurement is an as-needed contract for materials generated from public household drop-offs, onsite facilities, and neighborhood collection events. Vendors must submit electronic bids through OpenGov Procurement, with specific pricing requirements for three line items: crushed fluorescents per 55-gallon drum, whole HID lamps, and ionization smoke detectors by weight. Key deadlines include August 20, 2025, for submission of questions and August 27, 2025, at 3:00 pm for bid responses. The contract period will span from October 1st, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria include comprehensive insurance coverage, proof of Sunbiz registration, submission of a W-9, and required insurance documentation.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on vendor participation. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, business auto liability, umbrella liability, and pollution liability insurance with specified minimum coverage limits. Bidders are required to include all transportation, freight, and environmental fees within their pricing. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract involves handling materials from various public sources, requiring vendors to have appropriate environmental handling and disposal capabilities. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the contract is structured as an as-needed service with unit pricing for different types of materials, suggesting flexibility in potential contract value based on actual waste generation and disposal needs during the contract period.