Refuse Trailer Refurbishment & Repair

Seminole County, Florida Fleet Maintenance Division is requesting bids for refuse trailer refurbishment and repair services under IFB-5262-26/LTT, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and intends to execute multiple contract awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders to ensure operational redundancy and adequate fleet coverage.

The scope encompasses structural inspection and repair, frame and body repair or replacement, walking floor and subfloor repair or replacement, door and latch repair or replacement, welding and fabrication, sandblasting and surface preparation, painting and corrosion protection, electrical system and lighting repair or replacement, brake and suspension repair or replacement, kingpin and landing gear inspection and repair, and DOT compliance upgrades. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision; all materials must be new and meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications. Contractors must demonstrate established years in business, documented experience refurbishing refuse trailers or similar heavy equipment, qualified technician certifications, adequate physical location and space, and capacity to handle multiple simultaneous repairs with scheduling flexibility. Full licensure and certification for the type of work in Florida is required, along with OSHA and DOT compliance.

Work is performed on a time-and-materials basis with shipping costs as direct pass-through charges. The contractor must provide a comprehensive price sheet displaying either current list prices or original purchase invoices to validate proposed markups or markdowns. Pickup and delivery of trailers is the contractor's responsibility with minimum 24 hours' notice required. Work must be performed Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise approved. The contractor shall provide a six-month warranty on all workmanship from the date of County acceptance, with warranty repairs performed at no additional cost. Questions are due August 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids must remain firm for a minimum of 120 days after bid opening, and the successful contractor must maintain prices firm for a minimum of one year after contract execution. Bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.