Purchase of Dumpsters for Commercial Customers

The City of Leesburg, Florida is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 26-009-HG) to purchase dumpsters for its Solid Waste Department's commercial customers. The procurement specifically seeks to acquire ten eight-cubic-yard slant-top front-load dumpsters and four eight-cubic-yard flat-top front-load dumpsters with side-load opening lids on an as-needed basis. Potential vendors must provide dumpsters that meet the City's specifications, with delivery required to 1450 Neely Drive in Leesburg, Florida between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Key bidder qualifications include having at least three years in business, providing references from three clients, submitting E-Verify registration documentation, and completing conflict of interest and non-collusion certifications. Vendors must also demonstrate insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance. Specification questions were due by January 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with bids due no later than January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The City anticipates issuing an intent to award recommendation by January 30, 2026.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be a term agreement for one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, allowing either party to cancel with 45 days' written notice, though the contractor cannot cancel during the initial 90 days. The total budget for this procurement is $50,000, and no bid bonds or performance bonds are required. The procurement is strictly for dumpster purchase and does not include any service or maintenance obligations. Pricing must remain firm during the initial contract period and include all costs of packaging, transportation, delivery, and unloading. Payment terms are Net 30 days upon delivery and acceptance. The City reserves the right to award to any responsible bidder that represents the best value, considering factors such as price, compliance with specifications, delivery capability, and prior performance. This is a new procurement with no existing contract in place, and future order quantities may vary based on the City's actual needs.