Latex Paint Recycling Services

SCOPE OF WORK The Awarded Bidder shall be responsible for providing latex paint recycling services, including the collection, transportation, recycling, and reprocessing of surplus latex paint generated through the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management's (DSWM) Household Chemical Collection Program. The Awarded Bidder shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, vehicles, equipment, materials, supplies, containers, permits, and all other resources necessary to perform the services required under this Solicitation. The Awarded Bidder shall utilize commercially accepted recycling and reprocessing methods to maximize the beneficial reuse of latex paint while minimizing the disposal of recyclable materials. Prior to commencement of services and throughout the term of the Contract, including any Option-to-Renew (OTR) period exercised by the County, the Awarded Bidder shall obtain and maintain all licenses, registrations, permits, approvals, and other authorizations required by applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances necessary to perform the services required under the Contract. The Awarded Bidder shall perform all services in compliance with the requirements of all applicable regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the collection, transportation, recycling, reprocessing, storage, and lawful management of latex paint. The Awarded Bidder shall exercise all reasonable care to protect County personnel, property, and the environment while performing services under the Contract and shall ensure that all work is performed in accordance with recognized industry standards and applicable safety requirements. DSWM receives various types of paint from residential customers through mobile Household Chemical Collection Events conducted throughout Miami-Dade County and at two (2) permanent Home Chemical Collection Centers. Paint is typically received in one (1)-gallon, five (5)-gallon, and quart-size containers, although other container sizes may occasionally be accepted. 3.2 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED The primary objective of the Contract is to maximize waste diversion by recycling and reprocessing eligible latex paint into usable paint products that are subsequently sold, distributed, donated, or otherwise placed into beneficial use through lawful commercial or charitable channels, rather than disposed of in a landfill. The Awarded Bidder shall perform all services necessary to collect, transport, recycle, and reprocess surplus latex paint in accordance with the requirements of this Solicitation. The services shall be performed in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner to maximize the beneficial reuse of latex paint while minimizing the disposal of recyclable materials. 3.2.1 Collection, Transportation, and Handling The Awarded Bidder shall provide all labor, supervision, vehicles, equipment, containers, materials, supplies, and other resources necessary to safely collect, load, transport, and handle latex paint from the following DSWM Home Chemical Collection Centers: Home Chemical Collection Center West Dade 8801 NW 58 Street Doral, Florida 33178 Home Chemical Collection Center South Dade 23707 SW 97 Avenue (Gate B) Homestead, Florida 33032 Both facilities are currently open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The County reserves the right to modify operating hours and to add, delete, or relocate pickup locations during the term of the Contract. The Awarded Bidder shall complete all requested pickups within forty-eight (48) hours after notification by the County, unless otherwise authorized by the County. The Awarded Bidder shall furnish all crates, reusable containers, pallets, packaging materials, and other equipment necessary for the temporary staging, loading, handling, and safe transportation of latex paint from County property. The Awarded Bidder shall also be responsible for loading all latex paint and associated materials at the pickup location unless otherwise directed by the County.