CHEMICAL TANK CLEANING, WUD, TERM CONTRACT

This Invitation for Bid (IFB #27‑002/YE) seeks a qualified vendor to provide a term contract for the cleaning, removal, and disposal of hazardous chemical tanks containing sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide at Palm Beach County facilities. The work includes safe tank de‑contamination, hazardous waste handling, transportation, and final disposal in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, EPA). Bidders must be registered in the County’s Vendor Self‑Service system, possess all required licenses, certifications, and a current local business tax receipt, and must submit both a sealed hard‑copy bid and an electronic PDF copy. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with local preference considerations for Palm Beach County and Glades businesses. Key compliance items include drug‑free workplace certification, anti‑discrimination clauses, criminal background checks for personnel accessing critical facilities, and adherence to public‑records and record‑retention rules. • Scope: Hazardous tank cleaning, acid/alkali removal, waste transport, disposal. • Location: Palm Beach County, FL (various county facilities). • Contract type: Term contract (duration not specified). • Mandatory registrations: County Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) for prime and all subcontractors. • Required certifications: State licenses, local business tax receipt, drug‑free workplace, non‑discrimination, safety data sheets. • Submission deadline: 4:00 p.m. on November 16 2026 (sealed hard copy + PDF). • Questions due: October 30 2026, 4:00 p.m. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid; 5 % local preference for County/Glades businesses.