JFRD blanket purchase order for medical waste removal/disposal

The City of Jacksonville, Florida through the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department (JFRD) is soliciting bids on a blanket purchase order for medical waste removal and disposal services for fiscal year 2026–27 under ITQ 18279-27, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The scope covers pickup and disposal of medical waste at a single location (355 Ellis Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32254) for the 12-month period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The anticipated volume is 750 ninety-six-gallon containers annually over 52 scheduled stops. Bidders must submit pricing for three line items: the blanket order for the full 12-month service period, a monthly service fee with the annual volume specified, and an additional per-stop charge for extra pickups beyond the standard 52 annual stops. Pricing must include freight and delivery charges prepaid and FOB destination. Bidders must submit all three line items to be considered for award, quoted as yearly amounts.

Suppliers must be legally authorized to conduct business in Duval County, hold applicable local business licenses, and demonstrate relevant experience with similar projects. Compliance requirements include E-Verify registration, nondiscrimination provisions, conflict of interest statements, and specified insurance coverage limits for general liability, workers' compensation, auto liability, pollution liability, and cyber liability. The Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEB) encouragement program applies. The Buy American Preference clause applies. Payment terms are 45 days after the date specified in Florida Statutes Section 218.73. Responses must be submitted electronically through the City's 1Cloud e-procurement system.