Garbage Collection and Disposal Services

Miami-Dade County is requesting bids on garbage collection and disposal services at multiple County facilities and properties, with bids due August 28, 2026. Award will be made on an item-by-item basis to the lowest priced responsive, responsible bidder for a thirty-six-month contract term commencing the first calendar day of the month following Board of County Commissioners approval.

The scope encompasses collection, transportation, and lawful disposal of municipal solid waste and designated waste streams from County-owned office buildings, correctional facilities, parks, residential properties, public facilities, and other County-operated sites organized into twelve departmental groups: People and Internal Operations, Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation, Seaport, Animal Services, Department of Transportation and Public Works, Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Housing and Community Development, Water and Sewer, Wet Screen Hauling, Community Services, and Optional Services. Specialized services include wet screen hauling and disposal of sewage-contaminated materials such as rags, wood, and tree branches. Bidders may propose for any or all items.

Vendors must demonstrate three years of experience providing similar services through customer references and possess a valid General Hauler Permit from the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management. Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation; Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate; Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit; Umbrella Liability of $3 million per occurrence and aggregate; and Pollution Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate.

Initial contract prices remain fixed for a minimum of twelve months from the solicitation end date, after which prices may adjust based on the Consumer Price Index for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. Miami-Dade County Living Wages provisions apply if total annual award value exceeds $100,000, unless funding source prohibits compliance. Groups 8 (Housing and Community Development) and 11 (Community Services) are subject to federal funding requirements under 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and HUD provisions, excluding certain local preference and SBE program provisions.