Heavy Equipment Operators for Solid Waste Division

Seminole County is seeking a contractor to provide heavy equipment operators for its Solid Waste Management Division through Invitation for Bid (IFB-5067-25/LTT), with the primary objective of ensuring operational continuity during emergency staffing needs. The procurement covers skilled operators for various heavy equipment including CAT dozers, compactors, excavators, dump trucks, and front-end loaders at two facilities: the Central Transfer Station in Longwood and the Osceola Road Solid Waste Management Facility in Geneva. Operators will be responsible for receiving, managing, processing, and disposing of waste, with the county providing management, supervision, equipment, and facilities. The solicitation was released on July 11, 2025, with a deadline for questions on August 1, 2025, and bid responses due by August 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Bids must be submitted electronically through the county's e-Procurement Portal, with the county processing approximately 475,000 tons of solid waste and yard trash annually. The contract will be a three-year term with potential one-year renewal options, and the first three months will serve as a probationary period during which the county can terminate the agreement without cause.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation ($1,000,000 limits), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Excess/Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim). Additional compliance requirements include E-Verify participation, work authorization verification, and submission of a Foreign Country of Concern Attestation and Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit. The contract will be compensated on a fixed fee basis, with pricing details to be outlined in a separate exhibit, and the county makes no guarantee of the total work volume. Potential contractors should note that the agreement is contingent upon fund availability, and Seminole County reserves the right to make multiple awards, partial awards, or reject all bids. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive insurance and operational requirements suggest a substantial and complex procurement opportunity.