USDA-Regulated Garbage Services

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for USDA-Regulated Garbage Services at Orlando International Airport (MCO), a non-exclusive five-year contract commencing August 1, 2026. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and services necessary for the removal, processing, and disposal of USDA-regulated (international) garbage from designated collection areas at two specified locations: 11638 Terminal C Service Road and 6150 Cargo Road. The contractor must obtain and maintain a valid Compliance Agreement from either U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) to legally handle, haul, and dispose of regulated garbage at MCO. Key deliverables include providing a minimum of four new, leakproof, lockable containers of at least 38 cubic yards each with two hinged doors per side measuring at least 35 inches by 35 inches, performing collection services seven days per week, 365 days per year, and maintaining emergency response capability within four hours of notification. Minimum qualifications require three years of continuous experience handling USDA-regulated garbage with verifiable evidence of processing a minimum of 1,500 tons annually within the past five years at a medium or large commercial-service airport, along with three client references. Pricing is structured on a line-item basis with three components: monthly container user fees (48 units per year), container pickup fees (ranging from 500 pulls in Year 1 to 580 pulls in Year 5), and disposal fees (ranging from 1,000 tons in Year 1 to 1,400 tons in Year 5), with payment terms of Net 45 days. Critical deadlines include a pre-submittal meeting on April 9, 2026, a question submission deadline of April 16, 2026, and a proposal response submission deadline of April 30, 2026, with committee recommendation anticipated for May 19, 2026, and Aviation Authority Board approval targeted for June 17, 2026.

No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted vendor categories are identified in this solicitation, meaning all qualified contractors meeting the minimum experience and compliance requirements are eligible to respond. Respondents must provide proof of Florida business registration, current W-9 forms, proof of insurability, and certifications including drug-free workplace compliance, E-Verify participation, and public entity crimes certification. General liability insurance must be maintained at a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with $5,000,000 per occurrence required for Airfield Operating Area (AOA) access, along with workers' compensation and specialized coverages such as pollution liability and cyber liability with limits to be determined. A performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount to be determined is required prior to contract execution. No incumbent vendor is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract value is not explicitly stated in the available materials; however, bidders should note that the GOAA reserves the right to adjust container size, location, number, and pickup frequency during the contract term and may terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice.