Garbage Collection and Disposal Services

Miami-Dade County is requesting bids for garbage collection and disposal services across multiple County departments and facilities, with bids due August 28, 2026 under an Invitation to Bid awarded on an item-by-item basis to the lowest priced responsive, responsible bidder.

Scope covers collection, transportation, and lawful disposal of municipal solid waste and specialized waste streams (including wet screen debris from wastewater treatment) at twelve departmental groups: People and Internal Operations, Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation, Seaport Department (PortMiami), Animal Services, Department of Transportation and Public Works, Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Housing and Community Development, Water and Sewer, Community Services, and optional miscellaneous items. Container types span 30-gallon to 96-gallon wheeled carts, 2 to 40 cubic yard dumpsters, and specialized compactor containers with service frequencies from daily to on-demand pickups. Attachment A details over 90 individual line items with specific quantities, sizes, and schedules across all locations.

Bidders must hold a valid General Hauler Permit from Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management and provide three customer references demonstrating prior government or private entity waste management experience. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Umbrella Liability ($3 million per occurrence / aggregate), and Pollution Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate).

The contract term is three years commencing the first calendar day of the month following Board approval. Initial prices are fixed for a minimum of twelve months from solicitation end date; thereafter adjustments may be negotiated based on the Consumer Price Index for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area with adjustments firm for at least twelve-month periods. Prices must be all-inclusive of container rental, collection, transportation, disposal, facility fees, permits, licenses, and labor. Groups 8 (Housing and Community Development) and 11 (Community Services) may be funded with federal funds and are subject to HUD Section 3 compliance. If total annual award value exceeds $100,000, Miami-Dade County Living Wage requirements apply. Awarded bidders must assign a competent authorized representative available 24/7 and assume service responsibility within seven calendar days of Notice to Proceed.