VIP FL3 Front/Rear Load Trash Compactor

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking quotes for a single VIP FL3 Front/Rear Load Trash Compactor through an electronic procurement process located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete. The procurement requires vendors to provide a brand-new trash compactor with specific technical specifications, including 3-phase 208/230/460 volt operation, a reversible compactor assembly, self-contained power pack, push button controls with keylock start/stop/reverse functions, and full container light indicator. Vendors must have a minimum of three years of experience providing front/rear load trash compactors and cannot submit refurbished units or alternative models. The solicitation was released on January 12, 2026, with vendor questions due by January 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm, and proposal submissions required by January 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm. The equipment must be delivered to 2001 28th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713. Award will be made to the lowest and best responsive quote, with responses held for ninety days after the submission deadline. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any part of the solicitation response.

The procurement does not offer specific set-aside preferences for small business enterprises, minority-owned business enterprises, or other designated groups, though vendors may self-identify such certifications. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, and comply with Florida Statute 448.095 regarding E-Verify system usage. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida law with employers' liability coverage of at least $100,000 per accident. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a one-time purchase of a single trash compactor. Vendors must provide both unit and total cost in their proposal. The solicitation is subject to Florida's public records laws, with provisions for protecting trade secrets or confidential information through specific designation procedures outlined in the document.