Pumping, Transportation, and Disposal of Leachate

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is requesting competitive sealed bids for pumping, transportation, and disposal of leachate from the Southeast County Landfill on an as-needed basis under ITB-26-00422, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The scope requires contractors to pump leachate from storage tanks at the Southeast County Landfill (15960 County Road 672, Lithia, Florida), transport it to Florida Department of Environmental Protection-permitted disposal sites not owned by Hillsborough County (identified in Attachment A), and maintain compliance with all applicable DEP permit conditions. Contractors must provide all equipment including tanker/trailers, truck tractors, pumps, hoses, and adapters; respond to removal requests within 12 hours of written notice; and maintain liquid levels in storage tanks to ensure permit compliance. Loading time per load is estimated at 20 minutes with pickup availability Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though work may be required Sundays, holidays, and during declared emergencies. Contractors must maintain detailed hauling and disposal records on the county's reporting form and are responsible for all testing, cleanup costs, and damages from leachate spills.

The estimated contract value is $14.28 million over three years. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract includes annual price escalation/de-escalation based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers beginning one year from the effective date.

Required insurance includes General Liability ($1,000,000 to $5,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($300,000 to $1,000,000), Workers' Compensation ($100,000 per accident, $500,000 disease limit), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 to $5,000,000 per claim), Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Cyber Liability ($1,000,000 per claim). All policies must be from A.M. Best-rated A- or better Florida insurers with Hillsborough County named as Additional Insured. Bidders must complete and submit a Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Substitute W-9, and Certificate of Insurance. No bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. E-Verify compliance is required for all newly hired employees.