RECYCLING SERVICES - BID #27-0006
| Location: | Florida |
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| Posted: | May 19, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Agency: | Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 27-0006 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Main
Agency
Sarasota County School Board
Sarasota County School Board
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
2026
Title
RECYCLING SERVICES - BID #27-0006
RECYCLING SERVICES - BID #27-0006
Number
27-0006
27-0006
Type
Invitation to Bid
Invitation to Bid
Department
Facilities
Facilities
Online Submissions
Yes
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
No
No
Bid Bond Required
No
No
Bid Bond Amount
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida intends to establish firm prices for a period of one-year from the date of award for pickup and disposal of recycled cardboard, recycled paper, and other recycled materials at least three (3) times a week for the Facilities Services Department at fifty-two (52) locations throughout the district.
The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida intends to establish firm prices for a period of one-year from the date of award for pickup and disposal of recycled cardboard, recycled paper, and other recycled materials at least three (3) times a week for the Facilities Services Department at fifty-two (52) locations throughout the district.
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
5/19/2026 8:00 AM EST
5/19/2026 8:00 AM EST
Question End Date
5/26/2026 1:00 PM EST
5/26/2026 1:00 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
6/9/2026 1:00 PM EST
6/9/2026 1:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Question End Date Reminder Notification
3 Day(s)
3 Day(s)
Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
0 Day(s)
Due Date Reminder Notification
5 Day(s)
5 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
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Shortlist Meeting
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Location |
Documents
Total: 5
Quote/Bid
Quote/Bid Items
Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields
Quote/Bid Items
Total: 0
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Delivery Date
None
None
Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
SMBE FORM
References
ITB Response
EHD
Certification Page
Bid Form
SMBE FORM
References
ITB Response
EHD
Certification Page
Bid Form
Shipping
None
None
Terms and Conditions
None
None
Include Shipping in Price of Items
No
No
Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No
No
Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No
No
View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No
No
Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No
No
Allow Post Due Date Submission
No
No
Questions & Answers
Total: 17
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
| Can the Existing Contract be provided with current pricing. | 5/19/2026 9:05:27 AM |
Good morning ! Thank you for showing interest in our solicitation. All inquiries will be addressed in an addendum, to be sent out and posted on or about May 27, 2026.
Thank you ! |
5/19/2026 9:15:12 AM |
| Can you please provide the incumbent as well as the current rates charged for the requested services? | 5/19/2026 3:16:56 PM | ||
| Can you please provide a detailed service schedule for the locations listed including quantity and size of containers, and frequency of service per week for each of the locations? | 5/19/2026 3:17:45 PM | ||
| Can you please clarify if there is any seasonal reduction to the requested services? If so, can you please provide the timeframe and the level of service requested during that period? | 5/19/2026 3:18:13 PM | ||
| Can you please provide the last 6 months of invoices paid to the incumbent for the services that are requested under this bid? | 5/19/2026 3:18:44 PM | ||
| Page 16 of the Bid Document states that no charges shall be assessed for additional pickups, yet the pricing form is asking for extra pickup rates. Can you please clarify if additional pickups will be paid at the established rates? | 5/19/2026 3:21:26 PM | ||
| Can you please provide the historical number of roll off hauls by size for each of the past 3 years of the contract? | 5/19/2026 3:22:19 PM | ||
| Can you please provide where collected recyclables and C&D materials are delivered to? | 5/19/2026 3:22:41 PM | ||
| Can you provide the volume of recycling tons collected in front load dumpsters for each of the past 3 years | 5/19/2026 3:23:23 PM | ||
| Can you please provide the number of extra pickups requested for the past 12 months? | 5/19/2026 3:23:55 PM | ||
| Can you please specify when the commencement of the awarded contract would occur? | 5/19/2026 3:24:56 PM | ||
| Can you please clarify, in order to provide the very best proposal, would you allow for collection to be conducted on Saturdays? | 5/19/2026 3:29:08 PM | ||
| In the Intent paragraph, it states that there are 52 locations throughout the district, but then 48 locations on the pricing form. Can you please clarify the number of locations under this contract? | 5/19/2026 3:31:53 PM | ||
| Under the scope of services, it states that services will be for 4, 6, and 8 cubic yard recycling containers but in the second paragraph, it states that the containers shall be 8 cubic yards in size. Can you please clarify the size of containers needed for each location? | 5/19/2026 3:33:26 PM | ||
| Can you please provide the historical instances and quantities of rolling carts requested and clarify what the use was? Were these used to maneuver materials from within the schools to the front load dumpsters or intended to be serviced directly by a separate vehicle to the dumpster service? | 5/19/2026 3:34:56 PM | ||
| Under the Discipline section, it states that no radios are allowed on the job site. It is common to have 2-way radios installed in vehicles to communicate with managers and dispatch. Can you please clarify if 2-way radios will be allowed on school property during service? | 5/19/2026 3:36:54 PM | ||
| Can you please provide time parameters for service for each of the listed locations? For example: before 7 a.m. or after 10 a.m.? | 5/19/2026 3:37:41 PM |
Commodity Codes
Total: 1
| Code | Description |
| [926-77] | Recycling Services |
Publications
Total: 0
| Publication | Date |
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