Purchase of Open Top Roll-Off Containers

The City of Leesburg in Lake County, Florida, is seeking to procure open top roll-off metal containers for its Solid Waste Department through an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 26-007-HG). The procurement involves purchasing four different container sizes: 10-yard, 20-yard, 30-yard, and 40-yard units, with eight units required for each size. These high-quality containers must be constructed of high carbon H/R steel with continuous welded seams, reinforced rear doors, dual rollers, and pick-up hooks compatible with standard cable systems. The containers must be coated with TECTYL 300 rust preventive and Royal BFI Blue industrial enamel paint. Bidders must demonstrate three years of business existence, provide at least three professional references from similar projects completed within the past three years, and maintain current E-Verify registration. Key deadlines include specification questions due by January 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and bid submissions due by January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The City intends to award the bid by January 30, 2026, subject to City Commission approval.

The contract will be a one-year term agreement with four optional one-year renewal terms, allowing for potential price adjustments not exceeding 5% annually if documented industry increases can be substantiated. Bidders must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and provide a Certificate of Insurance within ten days of award notification. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Containers must be delivered to the City's Solid Waste Commercial facility at 1450 Neely Drive, Leesburg, Florida, between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on business days, with the transport company responsible for unloading. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple container sizes and suggests a comprehensive replacement or expansion of the City's solid waste container infrastructure. The City reserves the right to award any item or group of items, reject any or all bids, and waive informalities as deemed in the City's best interest.