Trash Compactor and Tipper

Broward County Parks and Recreation is issuing a fixed-price procurement for the furnishing, delivery, and installation of one new 34-cubic-yard trash compactor with cart tipper system for Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida. The solicitation requires vendors to submit responses electronically through BPRO (Broward Procurement and Records Online) by May 14, 2026, with a questions and clarification period preceding the submission deadline. The equipment must be commercial-grade and new production-year units (used, demo, or refurbished units are not acceptable), featuring a minimum 10-horsepower fan-cooled motor, emergency stop button, and overheat protection. The cart tipper must include hydraulic lift pistons with a minimum 2,500-pound lifting capacity and be from the same manufacturer as the compactor. All costs for furnishing, delivery, installation, electrical connection, mechanical setup, hydraulic work, and oil filling must be included in the unit price on an FOB Destination basis; delivery must occur within 30 to 45 calendar days of purchase order receipt, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The contractor must also relocate the existing compactor and cart tipper to another designated park location, provide one year of warranty coverage for delivery, labor, electrical, hydraulic, and power pack components plus three years for structural elements, perform testing and commissioning, provide basic operator training, and deliver all owners', parts, and service manuals. A site visit is strongly recommended prior to bid submission, and vendors must meet all general conditions requirements including certification of non-debarment status, tax compliance, adequate financial capability and experience, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and E-Verify requirements, and maintenance of specified insurance coverage with Broward County named as additional insured.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting respondent eligibility are detailed in the solicitation documents beyond standard responsibility and debarment certifications. The vendor questionnaire requires certification of manufacturer authorization as a dealer or seller with warranty coverage, and vendors must agree to extend the same pricing and terms to other governmental entities during the contract period. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined bodily injury and property damage, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with $500,000 in Employers Liability per accident, and an Installation Floater with "All Risk" completed value coverage and maximum $10,000 deductible. Broward County, as a government entity, is exempt from federal and Florida sales taxes and will provide a tax exemption certificate. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with the initial contract period running for three years from award, subject to potential extension by mutual consent for up to two additional one-year renewal terms, not to exceed five years total unless further extended by Board action. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents; however, the fixed unit price structure and comprehensive scope of work indicate this is a capital equipment procurement with significant delivery and installation requirements.