Yard Waste and Ground Mulch Removal and Disposal Services

Alachua County, Florida is soliciting quotations for removal and disposal of yard waste and ground mulch accumulated at its County Transfer Station, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and responses due December 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The solicitation specifies no set-aside. Electronic submission through the OpenGov Procurement portal is required.

Scope covers loading, removal, transportation, and lawful disposal or beneficial use of vegetative debris, including limbs, branches, leaves, stumps, and ground mulch. Quantities fluctuate with seasonal conditions and storm events. Vendors must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting at 5115 NE 63rd Ave, Gainesville, Florida.

Pricing is an all-inclusive rate per net ton covering labor, supervision, equipment, fuel, transportation, permits, receiving or disposal fees, overhead, profit, and incidentals. The pricing form offers either cost per ton hauled and disposed or a flat monthly service rate. Payment follows actual net tons documented by County weight tickets. The County intends to award a blanket purchase order for Fiscal Year 2027, with a term of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2030. An escalation clause permits annual price adjustments not to exceed three percent, with requests due 120 days before contract renewal. No estimated contract value is stated in the source.

Contractors must carry Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers Compensation at statutory limits, naming the County as additional insured. Respondents must submit a W-9, provide proof of Florida Department of State registration, confirm vendor eligibility status, and certify compliance with state and local requirements.

Questions are due November 29, 2026 at 12:00 a.m., and the response deadline is December 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.