Horticultural Debris Hauling and Disposal-FY 2027

Pelican Bay Services, Collier County (Florida) is soliciting quotes for loading, hauling, and disposal of horticultural debris at 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, with quotes due October 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due September 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Award is based on the lowest responsive unit price per cubic yard.

The contract term runs one year from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with a maximum annual quantity not to exceed 2,500 cubic yards. The contractor furnishes all equipment and labor, maintains communication with the Senior Field Supervisor on work schedules, and disposes of debris at a legal off-site location at the contractor's expense. The county reserves the right to request proof of proper disposal through disposal tickets or inspection of the disposal site.

Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation (statutory limits), Employer's Liability ($1,000,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 with $2,000,000 aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000). All pricing must remain firm for the contract term with no surcharges permitted. Quotes are submitted electronically through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl.

Bid responses must include a Florida Certificate of Authority to Conduct Business, proof of E-Verify enrollment, a W-9 form, and any required licenses. All subcontractors must comply with E-Verify requirements. Goods are FOB destination, with risk of loss remaining with the vendor until receipt by the county. The county is exempt from sales and excise taxes. Vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Florida statutes concerning foreign ownership restrictions and scrutinized companies. All warranties survive inspection and acceptance, and the vendor must indemnify the county for liabilities arising from vendor negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful conduct.