Description
The State of Florida’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive refuse collection, hauling, and disposal services for its Tacachale Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) located at 1621 NW Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL. The contract will commence upon award and run for an initial three‑year term, with the possibility of three one‑year renewals contingent on performance and funding. Bidders must be authorized to do business in Florida, registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace, and capable of meeting all regulatory, licensing, and insurance requirements. The solicitation includes detailed certification forms, a mandatory bid submission deadline of November 2, 2026, and a public bid opening on the same day.
• Scope: regular residential‑type waste collection, transport to approved disposal facilities, and compliance with all environmental and safety regulations.
• Location: Tacachale ICF/IID, 1621 NW Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL.
• Contract term: 3 years (option for three additional 1‑year extensions).
• Submission deadline: 2026‑11‑02 10:00 AM EST (electronic via MyFloridaMarketPlace).
• Pre‑bid conference: none (pre‑solicitation conference not held).
• Required certifications: MFMP registration, Florida business authorization, W‑9 registration, various state‑mandated forms (PUR 7801, 2024, 1355, etc.).
• Evaluation: lowest responsive and responsible bid, with tie‑breaker procedures per Florida Administrative Code.