Purchase of Landfill Gas Collection System Appurtenances

Escambia County Waste Services Department in Florida has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purchase and delivery of landfill gas collection system appurtenances to support operations at Perdido Landfill. The procurement seeks 15 QED pneumatic pumps—specifically Short AP4+BS Ultramax models with resistant coating—along with comprehensive ancillary equipment including screens, casings, fittings, hoses, hardware packages with 1-inch discharge and 3/4-inch air hoses, easy fittings kits, air supply units, grooved pump cycle counters, well cap kits, easy level levelers, black nylon tubing (1/4-inch OD, 1,220 linear feet), and bundled jacketed nylon tubing (1-inch OD to 5/8-inch OD, 1,220 linear feet). These pumps will serve as replacements and repairs to the existing landfill gas wellfield system. All pricing must be firm and inclusive of packing, handling, shipping charges, and delivery to any point within Escambia County. The solicitation was released on February 19, 2026, with a deadline for questions on February 24, 2026, and a bid response deadline of March 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., submitted electronically through the County's e-procurement portal. The County will award the contract on an all-or-none total basis to the most responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid. Required documentation includes proof of Florida business authority, current insurance certificates naming Escambia County as additional insured (minimum $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence), workers' compensation at statutory limits, sworn statements regarding public entity crimes, drug-free workplace certification, conflict of interest disclosures, E-Verify registration compliance, and references.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting response to specific organization types, nor do they reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No existing infrastructure integration requirements beyond compatibility with the current landfill gas wellfield system are specified. The procurement does not disclose a specific budget or award value range. The successful bidder must execute the contract within five days of receiving the Intent to Award and provide required insurance documentation before work commences. Escambia County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, add or delete items, or utilize alternative procurement methods, providing flexibility in the award decision process.