REBID* Mulching and Disposal Services for Vegetative Waste

The City of St. Cloud, Florida is seeking bids for mulching and disposal services for vegetative waste under ITB #2026-122, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on September 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom.

The scope encompasses processing clean yard debris, grass clippings, brush, tree trimmings, fibrous materials including palm fronds, and heavy woody debris at the city's three-acre work site located at 2705 Peghorn Way, St. Cloud. Operations run Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with estimated weekly volumes of 200 to 600 tons (approximately 20,000 tons annually). The contractor must achieve full mobilization and operational status within 15 calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed or Purchase Order.

Bidders must hold valid Florida business licensure, demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years of verifiable experience servicing similar commercial accounts, provide proof of insurance meeting an AM Best Rating of A-/VII or better, and submit three professional references comparable to project scope. No bid bond, performance bond, or liquidated damages are required.

Pricing proposals must be submitted on a per-tonnage basis for two line items: grinding only services and transportation and disposal services. All prices are firm and inclusive of labor, equipment, materials, transportation, fuel, permits, licenses, insurance, and all other costs. The contract is funded on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities specified.

The contractor must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, E-Verify employment verification, drug-free workplace programs, and certifications regarding debarment, lobbying, public entity crimes, and non-discrimination. Questions are due September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted electronically through the city's OpenGov procurement portal, with bid opening conducted virtually via Zoom on the submission deadline.