Purchase of Open Top Roll-Off Containers

The City of Leesburg, Florida is seeking to procure Open Top Roll-Off Metal Containers for its Solid Waste Department through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-007-HG. The procurement involves purchasing 32 total containers across four different sizes: 10, 20, 30, and 40 cubic yards (8 units per size). Containers must be constructed from high carbon H/R steel with specific technical requirements including continuous welding, 10-gauge sides, 7-gauge flooring, reinforced rear doors, and specialized rollers compatible with standard cable hoist systems. Containers must be sand blasted or air ground, then painted with TECTYL 300 resin undercoat and two coats of Royal BFI Blue high-gloss industrial enamel. The bid submission deadline is January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with specification questions due by January 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The resulting contract will be a one-year term agreement with four optional one-year renewal periods, and the award recommendation is tentatively scheduled for January 30, 2026. Delivery will be made to the City's Solid Waste Commercial facility, with the vendor responsible for unloading without City assistance.

Bidders must meet specific qualifications, including three years of business operation, E-Verify registration, and current insurance coverage with a minimum $1,000,000 combined single limit for Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile Liability. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Bidders cannot appear on the State of Florida Scrutinized List of Prohibited Companies or the Federal Excluded Parties List. Additional required submissions include a Conflict of Interest Statement Form, Non-Collusion/Lobbying Certification Form, and a minimum of three professional references from similar projects completed within the past three years. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows for an estimated 32 total containers to be purchased on an as-needed basis. Payment terms are Net 30 days upon delivery and acceptance, and the City maintains the ability to purchase any, all, or none of the estimated quantities from the awarded vendor. No bid guarantee is required, and price adjustments for renewal periods may be requested with appropriate documentation.