Streets and Roadways Sweeping

Seminole County, Florida is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive street and roadways sweeping services through Invitation for Bid #IFB-604940-25/LNF. The procurement requires a qualified vendor to perform mechanical and manual road and bridge sweeping across arterial/collector streets, subdivision streets, and a 5 Points facility. Specific service requirements include removing debris such as sand, soil, paper, glass, and vegetation from curbs, gutters, bridge decks, intersections, and designated paved areas. The county anticipates four collector/arterial sweeping cycles, two subdivision cycles, six Wekiva Focus Area cycles, and six 5 Points Complex sweeping cycles annually, totaling approximately 3,800 miles of roadway and 250 miles of work request sweeping. Evaluation criteria will consider the bidder's ability to perform work, past performance, compliance with specifications, and overall responsiveness. The bid was released on January 15, 2025, with questions due by January 27, 2025, and final proposal submissions required by February 5, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with several key requirements, including using the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility, maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage (workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability), and adhering to various state and local regulations. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the pricing structure is based on a fixed unit price per curb mile, with bidders required to provide unit costs for different service categories. The proposed contract term is three years from the date of execution, with options for two successive one-year renewals. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, and comply with environmental regulations for debris disposal. Successful bidders will be expected to provide detailed documentation, including references, proof of insurance, worker's compensation compliance, and various affidavits covering topics like drug-free workplace and non-coercion.