Oily Water and Sludge Removal Services

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has issued an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) No. 25269-ITQ-DST for oily water and sludge removal services across multiple transportation department locations in Thonotosassa, Tampa, Apollo Beach, and Plant City. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive pumping and disposal services, including all necessary equipment, labor, supervision, and proper environmental disposal of oil water and sludge from various bus garages and maintenance facilities. Vendors must submit proposals through the VendorLink online portal by June 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with the last day for questions being May 29, 2025. The contract will have an initial one-year term with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria will focus on unit pricing, with vendors required to complete a detailed price sheet specifying costs for pumping and disposing of varying volumes (ranging from 300 to 20,000 gallons) at different locations, with services to be performed up to three times annually. Contractors must demonstrate appropriate licensing, insurance, and capabilities to handle emergency and priority service calls, with specific requirements for workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile insurance.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, and service-disabled veterans. Vendors must complete a comprehensive vendor affidavit certifying compliance with labor regulations and human trafficking prevention under Florida Statute 787.06(13), which prohibits various forms of labor coercion. The procurement allows for a materials markup not exceeding 15% for services not initially identified and includes provisions for potential discounts from list prices. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes flexibility for vendors to propose additional products and services. The school district reserves the right to terminate the contract for non-performance and may utilize alternate vendors if service standards are not met. Vendors must also comply with additional requirements, including the Jessica Lunsford Act and E-Verify regulations. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers multiple locations with varying service volumes, suggesting a potentially significant annual contract value for the selected vendor.