RFB 26-5140 Solid Waste Collection Services

COVER SHEET
REQUEST FOR BIDS #26-5140
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
HERNANDO - HILLSBOROUGH - POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
SUBMIT RESPONSES TO:
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH WWW.DEMANDSTAR.COM.
DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: Chris McCarty, Contract Administrator
TELEPHONE: (352) 505-2970
Email: procurement@watermatters.org
Posted: September 11, 2026
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) requests bids from responsive and
responsible Bidders to furnish and deliver, if and when ordered, to the District, all required services and
materials necessary for Solid Waste Collection Services RFB #26-5140 in Hernando, Hillsborough and
Polk County, Florida. These services and materials are more specifically described in this Request for
Bids (RFB). The successful Bidder will render the required services and materials F.O.B. destination
point to the District at the specified areas in Hernando, Hillsborough and Polk County, Florida.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT: NONE
THE DISTRICT ONLY RECEIVES RESPONSES THROUGH DEMANDSTAR
AT WWW.DEMANDSTAR.COM.
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING FOR RECEIPT BY
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME.
BID DUE DATE AND OPENING: OCTOBER 13, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR BIDS #26-5140
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - INTRODUCTION
1.1 Internet Availability 2.17 Lobbying Prohibition
1.2 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2.18 Indemnification
1.3 Correspondence 2.19 Insurance
1.4 Questions 2.20 Contractor's Understanding
1.5 Bid Receipt and Opening 2.21 Services, Materials, and Equipment
1.6 Delays, Changes, and Addenda 2.22 Estimated Quantities
1.7 Cancellation 2.23 Permits and Regulations
1.8 Bid Withdrawal 2.24 Protection of Work and Property
1.9 Bid Signature and Form 2.25 Hours of Work and Site Access
1.10 Total Bid Amount 2.26 Driver License
1.11 Rejection of Bid
1.12 Responsive/Responsible PART III - SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.13 References
1.14 Subcontractors 3.1 Locations to be Serviced
1.15 Bid Tabulation and Notice of Intent to 3.2 Recurring Services
Award 3.3 As-Needed Services
1.16 Bid Protests 3.4 Tobacco Use
1.17 Execution of Contract 3.5 Pricing Structure
1.18 Law Compliance 3.6 Furnishing of Services
PART II - GENERAL CONDITIONS PART IV - BID RESPONSE
2.1 Definitions 4.1 Basis for Award of Contract
2.2 Terminology
2.3 Term ATTACHMENTS
2.4 Taxes
2.5 Price Adjustments Attachment 1 - Bid Response Form
2.6 Manufacture's Name and Approved Attachment 2 - Bidder Qualification
Equivalents Requirements
2.7 Public Records Law Attachment 3 - Proposed Agreement
2.8 Public Entity Crimes
2.9 Purchases by Other Public Agencies REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
2.10 Discrimination
2.11 Responsible Vendor Determination Available for download from the District and
2.12 Scrutinized Companies or Other DemandStar websites.
Entities
2.13 Employment of Florida Residents Figure 1 - RFB 26-5140 Sample Evaluation
2.14 Employment Eligibility Verification Formula Excel Spreadsheet
2.15 No Use of Coercion for Labor or
Services
2.16 Contracting with Entities of Foreign
Countries of Concern
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PART I - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1.1 INTERNET AVAILABILITY.
District solicitations, reference documents (unless exempt and/or confidential), and addenda are
available for review and may be downloaded via the District's Procurement Website,
http://www.watermatters.org/procurement, and DemandStar at www.demandstar.com.
1.2 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA).
The District does not discriminate upon the basis of disability. This nondiscrimination policy involves
every aspect of the District's functions, including access to and participation in the District's programs,
services, or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation or would like information as to
the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and facilities as provided for in the
Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the District's Human Resources Office, 2379 Broad
Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext.
4747; or email to ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please
contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770
(Voice). If requested, appropriate auxiliary aids and services will be provided at any public meeting,
forum, or event of the District. In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure
located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.
1.3 CORRESPONDENCE.
Unless otherwise stated or notified in writing, correspondence relating to this RFB will be sent to
the District at the physical or email address set forth in the heading of this RFB, and to the Bidder
at the physical or email address stated on the Bid Response Form.
1.4 QUESTIONS.
All questions should be presented in writing to the Procurement Services Office at
procurement@watermatters.org for receipt no later than the date and time listed on the Cover
Sheet. Inquiries must reference the date of bid opening, bid title and number. Bidders are
responsible for checking the websites listed in the Internet Availability section for the District's
responses to the questions presented.
1.5 BID RECEIPT AND OPENING.
The bid opening will be public, on the date and at the time specified on the Cover Sheet. It is Bidders
responsibility to assure its response is uploaded to the DemandStar website before due date and
time. Responses that for any reason are not so received will not be considered. Bidders must submit
one complete response package electronically through www.demandstar.com. Instructions on how
to submit documents are included with this RFB. Responses that are not received in a timely
manner will not be accepted. The DemandStar time stamp will be conclusive as to the timeliness of
filing. THE DISTRICT HAS NO CONTROL OVER WHETHER WWW.DEMANDSTAR.COM IS
EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. Bidders are responsible for all costs associated with
the preparation of their responses.
The District may make an award within 90 days after the date of the opening, during which period
the Bids shall remain firm and shall not be withdrawn. If award is not made within 90 days, the Bids
shall remain firm until either the District awards the contract or the District receives written notice
from a Bidder that its Bid is withdrawn.
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TO MAINTAIN A SECURED SEALED PROCESS ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS MAY BE MADE
ONLY THROUGH THE DEMANDSTAR PLATFORM. FAXES, EMAILS, OR HAND DELIVERY
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. SOLICITATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS MAY BE
ELECTRONICALLY SIGNED OR SIGNATURES TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY (VIA PDF,
ETC.). ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE/TRANSMISSION SHALL BE DEEMED THE SAME AS A
HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE/ORIGINAL EXECUTED COPY FOR THE PURPOSES OF
VALIDITY, ENFORCEABILITY, AND ADMISSIBILITY.
Persons may listen to the bid opening by clicking on the "Join Microsoft Teams Meeting" title below.
You may also click on or copy and paste the following Teams Link URL into your browser:
To view or listen to bid opening:
Join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app via
https://bit.ly/4xu8ino
Or call in (audio only)
+1 786-749-6127,,844051363# United States, Miami
Phone conference ID: 844 051 363#
1.6 DELAYS, CHANGES, AND ADDENDA.
The District reserves the right to delay scheduled RFB due dates if determined to be in the best
interest of the District. Any changes, delays, Addenda or questions and answers related to this RFB
will be posted to the websites identified in Internet Availability section. All potential Bidders receiving
the RFB from the District's internet website are responsible to recheck the websites for any changes
or Addenda related to this RFB. Bidders will acknowledge receipt of all Addenda in their responses.
1.7 CANCELLATION.
The District reserves the right to cancel the RFB prior to or after the bid opening or cancel the Award
or Intent to Award and will give notice of cancellation by posting a notice on the websites identified
in the Internet Availability section. An Award or Intent to Award does not constitute a contract with
the District. Thus, the District may cancel the Award or Intent to Award after it has been made but
before a contract has been executed.
1.8 BID WITHDRAWAL.
Responses may be withdrawn at any time prior to the bid opening.
1.9 BID SIGNATURE AND FORM.
An authorized representative of the Bidder must sign the Bid Response Form that will be
electronically uploaded to DemandStar as part of the complete bid submittal. All bids must be typed
or printed and signed in the spaces provided on the Bid Response Form. All corrections made to
the bid by the Bidder must be initialed.
1.10 TOTAL BID AMOUNT.
The Total Bid Amount must be typed or written on the Bid Response Form and include the bid
breakouts where indicated. The Bid Response Form will include fixed price, unit price, and/or
Allowance price pay items for the Work. The Total Bid Amount must be stated in both words and
figures, as indicated in the appropriate place on the Bid Response Form. In the event there is a
discrepancy between the price written in words and the price written in figures, the former will
govern. If there is a discrepancy in a calculation, the applicable unit price will govern.
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1.11 REJECTION OF BID.
The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or waive any minor irregularity or technicality
in bids received. A bid which is incomplete, unbalanced, conditional, obscure or which contain
additions not required, or irregularities of any kind, or which do not comply in every aspect with the
RFB, may be rejected at the option of the District. Obvious errors in the bid may be grounds for
rejection of the bid.
1.12 RESPONSIVE/RESPONSIBLE.
In order to be deemed responsive, the Bidder must possess the license(s) as listed on the Bidder
and Subcontractor Qualification Requirements attachment and be properly licensed and registered
to do business in the State of Florida in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes at the time of
Bid submittal. Key Work Category Subcontractors, if applicable, must possess the license(s) as
listed on the Bidder and Subcontractor Qualification Requirements attachment, and be properly
licensed in the State of Florida in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes at the time of Bid
submittal. A response that does not meet all requirements of this RFB or fails to provide all required
information, documents, or materials as provided in Part IV, Bid Response, may be rejected as non-
responsive. A Bidder whose response, past performance, or current status does not reflect the
capability, integrity or reliability to fully and in good faith perform the requirements of this RFB may
be rejected as non-responsible. The District reserves the right to determine which responses meet
the requirements of this RFB, and which Bidders are responsive and responsible. The District
reserves the right before awarding the contract, to require a Bidder to submit such evidence of its
qualifications as it may deem necessary and may consider any evidence available to it of the
financial, technical and other qualifications and abilities of a Bidder to perform the Work in a
satisfactory manner and within the time specified. The Bidder is assumed to be familiar with all
federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work,
and to abide thereby if awarded the contract. Ignorance of legal requirements will in no way relieve
the Bidder's responsibility. Bidders must verify the qualifications and performance record of any and
all proposed Subcontractors to ensure acceptability.
1.13 REFERENCES.
The Bidder must provide references who can verify Bidder's and Key Work Category
Subcontractors, as required, qualifications and past performance record as described in the Bidder
and Subcontractor Qualification Requirements attachment.
1.14 SUBCONTRACTORS.
If applicable, the Bidder must provide a list of all its proposed Key Work Category Subcontractors
with its Bid response as required in the Bidder and Subcontractor Qualification Requirements
attachment. If a Key Work Category Subcontractor is not properly licensed at the time of Bid
submission, the Bidder will not be responsive.
1.15 BID TABULATION AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD.
The names of Bidders and their prices (bid tabulations) will be announced at the bid opening and bid
recaps (listing the names of Bidders who submitted a Bid in response to this RFB and their prices
listed at time of opening) will be posted for review by interested parties on the websites identified in
Internet Availability section, in accordance with section 255.0518, Florida Statutes. Bid recaps and
Bid tabulations will not be provided by telephone, fax, or email. Pursuant to section 119.071(1)(b),
Florida Statutes, Bids received by the District are exempt from disclosure until such time as the District
provides Notice of Intent to Award or until 30 days after bid opening, whichever is earlier.
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The District will award the contract in accordance with the Basis for Award of Contract section. A
Notice of Intent to Award will be posted for review on the websites identified in the Internet
Availability section.
1.16 BID PROTESTS.
Any person who wishes to protest the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this RFB,
or a decision, or intended decision resulting from this RFB, shall file with the District a notice of
protest and formal protest in compliance with chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code, and
applicable provisions in section 120.57, Florida Statutes. Failure to file a protest within the time
prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, will constitute a waiver of proceedings under
chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
1.17 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT.
By submitting a Bid, Bidder agrees to all the terms and conditions of this RFB and those included
in the proposed Agreement included in this RFB. Any changes offered by a Bidder in its Bid
response will not be considered by the District. The submittal of a Bid will constitute
acknowledgement of all terms and conditions of this RFB and the District will construe the Bid as
though no changes were presented. If a proposed Bidder desires to propose a change to a term or
condition of this RFB or proposed Agreement, the proposed Bidder must submit its request under
the procedure set forth in Questions section.
The successful Bidder must submit a Certificate of Insurance to the District within ten days from the
posting of the Notice of Intent to Award.
1.18 LAW COMPLIANCE.
The successful Bidder will abide by and assist the District in satisfying all applicable federal, state
and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines related to performance of the Work. The successful
Bidder will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, marital status or national origin. If applicable, the successful
Bidder will comply with the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, section 287.055, Florida
Statutes, in the procurement of professional services required for the Work. The successful Bidder
shall obtain and pay for all licenses, permits and inspection fees required for this Project, and shall
comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations and building code requirements applicable to the Work
described herein.
PART II - GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.1 DEFINITIONS.
2.1.1 Affidavit: The instrument which is to be signed by the Contractor and submitted to the
District upon completion of the job, showing that all bills have been paid.
2.1.2 Agreement: A properly executed, binding written contract containing terms, conditions, and
obligations governing the relationship between the District and the Contractor (Sample is
attached to this RFB).
2.1.3 And: Shall also mean "or" and the word "or" shall also mean "and" whenever the contents
or purpose so requires.
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2.1.4 Bidder: Any entity who submits a bid for the Project described in this RFB.
2.1.5 Contractor: The entity whose bid is accepted by the District and thereafter enters into a
formal contract with the District.
2.1.6 Contract Documents: Those items so designated in the Agreement, and which together
comprise the Contract.
2.1.7 District: The Southwest Florida Water Management District, Brooksville, Florida. Also
referred to as Owner.
2.1.8 District Project Manager: Refers to the individual representing the District on all matters
relating to the execution of the construction contract, acting personally or through a designee
duly authorized in writing.
2.1.9 Notice of Intent to Award: The official letter from the District announcing the successful
bidder. Neither this Notice of Intent to Award nor the response constitutes a contract with
the District.
2.1.10 Notice To Proceed: The official letter notifying the Contractor that the contract has been
executed and to proceed with the Work specified in the Notice to Proceed.
2.1.11 Person: Means and includes any individual, partnership, society, association, joint stock
company, corporation, estate, receiver, trustee, assignee, referee, or other capacity,
whether appointed by a court or otherwise, and any combination of individuals.
2.1.12 Reference Documents: Those design and technical documents, including drawings,
technical specifications, general requirements, etc. applicable to this RFB that are listed in
the Reference Document Section of the Table of Contents or elsewhere in this RFB.
2.1.13 Scope of Work: The description of the Work set forth in this RFB, including its attachments,
drawings, specifications, addenda.
2.2 TERMINOLOGY.
2.2.1 The words and terms discussed below are not defined terms that require initial capital letters,
but when used in the bidding requirements or Contract Documents, have the indicated
meaning.
2.2.2 "Work" means the construction, services, and related activities the Contractor is required to
furnish under the Contract Documents, including all labor, materials, equipment, and
incidental items necessary to complete the Project in accordance with the Contract
Documents, as modified by Addenda and Change Orders.
2.2.3 Day: The word "day" means a calendar day of 24 hours measured from midnight to the next
midnight.
2.2.4 Defective: The word "defective," when modifying the word "Work," refers to Work that is
unsatisfactory, faulty, or deficient in that it: a) does not conform to the Contract Documents;
b) does not meet the requirements of any applicable inspection, reference standard, test, or
approval referred to in the Contract Documents; or c) has been damaged prior to Engineer's
or the District's Project Manager's recommendation of final payment.
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2.2.5 Furnish, Install, Perform, Provide: The word "furnish," when used in connection with
services, materials, or equipment, means to supply and deliver said services, materials, or
equipment to the Site (or some other specified location) ready for use or installation and in
usable or operable condition. The word "install," when used in connection with services,
materials, or equipment, means to put into use or place in final position said services,
materials, or equipment complete and ready for intended use. The words "perform" or
"provide," when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment, means to furnish
and install said services, materials, or equipment complete and ready for intended use. If
the Contract Documents establish an obligation of Contractor with respect to specific
services, materials, or equipment, but do not expressly use any of the four words "furnish,"
"install," "perform," or "provide," then Contractor shall furnish and install said services,
materials, or equipment complete and ready for intended use. Unless stated otherwise in
the Contract Documents, words or phrases that have a well-known technical or construction
industry or trade meaning are used in the Contract Documents in accordance with such
recognized meaning.
2.3 TERM.
The Agreement will be effective upon execution by all parties. The initial term of the Agreement will
remain in effect through December 31, 2027, unless terminated or extended through written
notification as provided herein. Services will commence January 1, 2027, upon written notice by the
District and a Purchase Order shall be issued, authorizing payment for services commencing
January 1, 2027. The Agreement may be extended unilaterally by the District for four additional
one-year terms beyond the initial term upon written notice by the District to the Contractor sent prior
to the expiration of the then-current term. If the option to extend is exercised, a new or modified
Purchase Order will be issued prior to the expiration of the then current term.
2.4 TAXES.
The District is exempt from state sales tax (exemption number 85-8013700387C-6). Costs on the
Bid Response Form must include Florida State sales and any other taxes applicable to materials
purchased by the Contractor in accordance with Florida and federal law.
2.5 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS.
A limited annual price adjustment, based on the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers:
Garbage and Trash Collection below, may be requested by the Contractor and considered by the
District for each subsequent year after the initial term, providing that the Contractor notifies the
District's Project Manager, in writing, between December 1st and January 1st, prior to the then-current
expiration date. The bid price shall be firm for the initial term of this Agreement. Each price adjustment
approved by the District in subsequent years shall also be firm for the subsequent one-year period.
The request must be submitted in writing to the District's Project Manager via email and via hardcopy
to the addresses in the Project Manager and Notices section of the Agreement for consideration.
CPI-U:
When seeking a limited annual price adjustment, the Contractor shall use the Consumer Price Index for
all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for All Items, not seasonally adjusted, by expenditure category: Garbage
and trash collection (Index Code: CUUR0000SEHG02) published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS) and can be obtained via the internet website https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.t07.htm.
Contractors shall utilize the October unadjusted 12-month percent change in CPI-U for garbage and
trash collection (available mid-November), located in the second data column of the "Garbage and trash
collection" line in the BLS table for October. If October data is not published by the BLS, then the most
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recent month's data (prior to October) that has been published shall be utilized.
The price adjustment requested by the Contractor shall not exceed the then current rate multiplied
by the sum of 100% + percentage increase/decrease on the previous twelve months percentage
change of the CPI-U for garbage and trash collection or 5%, whichever is lower. Failure to comply
with these instructions shall be grounds for disallowance of a price adjustment as allowed herein.
If, upon approval by the District of a price adjustment, the CPI-U for garbage and trash
collection shows that the prices have decreased, and that the Bidder has not passed the decrease
on to the District, the District reserves the right to place the Bidder in default and cancel the
Agreement.
2.6 MANUFACTURE'S NAME AND APPROVED EQUIVALENTS.
Manufacturer's Name and Approved Equivalents are not applicable to this solicitation.
2.7 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW.
Correspondence, materials, and documents created or received pursuant to this RFB are subject
to the provisions of chapter 119, Florida Statutes, Florida's Public Records Law. A Bidder's failure
to comply with chapter 119, Florida Statutes, will be grounds for rejection of the Bid or termination
of the Agreement by the District. See the Project Records and Documents section of the proposed
Agreement included in this RFB, for additional details on the public records requirements.
2.7.1 This section shall survive the award, termination, expiration, or cancellation of this RFB.
2.8 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES.
Pursuant to sections 287.133(2) and (3), Florida Statutes, a person or affiliate who has been placed
on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid,
proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit
a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public
building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a
public entity; may not be awarded or perform Work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or
consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public
entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for
CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted
vendor list. By submitting a response to this RFB, the Bidder certifies that it is not on the convicted
vendor list. The Bidder further agrees to notify the District if placement on this list occurs.
2.9 PURCHASES BY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES.
Purchases by other public agencies is not applicable to this solicitation.
2.10 DISCRIMINATION.
Discrimination provision is not applicable to this solicitation.
2.11 RESPONSIBLE VENDOR DETERMINATION.
The Bidder is hereby notified that Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, requires that the
District may not request documentation of or consider a vendor's social, political, or
ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor.
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2.12 SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES OR OTHER ENTITIES.
Pursuant to section 287.135, Florida Statutes, a company or other entity that, at the time of
submitting a bid or proposal for a new contract or renewal of an existing contract, is on the
Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel,
is ineligible to, and may not bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with an
agency or local governmental entity for goods or services in the amount of one hundred thousand
dollars or more. If the goods or services are in the amount of one million dollars or more, the
company or other entity must also not be on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan
List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Iran Terrorism Sectors List or be engaged in
business operations in Cuba or Syria. By submitting a Bid, the Bidder certifies that it is not on any
of the lists or engaged in any of the prohibited activities identified above, as applicable based upon
the Agreement amount. The District has the option to terminate such contact if the contracting
company or other entity is found to have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies or Other
Entities that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in a boycott of Israel.
2.13 EMPLOYMENT OF FLORIDA RESIDENTS.
Employment of Florida residents is not applicable to this solicitation.
2.14 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION.
In accordance with section 448.095, Florida Statutes, the Bidder, prior to entering into a contract
with the District, certifies: (i) it, and any Subcontractor, will be registered with and use the E-Verify
system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to verify the Work authorization
status of all new employees of the Bidder or Subcontractor, (ii) that during the year prior to making
its submission or entering into a contract with the District, no contract of the Bidder was terminated
by a public employer in compliance with section 448.095, Florida Statutes, and (iii) it is and shall
remain in compliance with Sections 448.09 and 448.095, Florida Statutes, including securing and
maintaining Subcontractor affidavits as required by section 448.095(5)(b), Florida Statutes. Upon
good faith belief that the Bidder or its Subcontractors of any tier have knowingly violated sections
448.09(1) or 448.095(2), Florida Statutes, the District shall terminate (or order the termination of)
their contract. The Bidder shall be liable for any additional cost incurred by the District as a result of
its termination. The District's receipt of proof that the Bidder is an E-Verify system participant is a
condition precedent to any District contract. Information on how to obtain proof of participation,
register for and use the E-Verify system may be obtained via U.S. Department of Homeland Security
website: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. This provision shall be incorporated into any resulting
contract with the District.
2.15 NO USE OF COERCION FOR LABOR OR SERVICES.
In accordance with section 787.06, Florida Statutes, a nongovernmental entity, prior to entering
into, renewing or extending a contract with the District, must provide the District with an Affidavit
signed by an officer or representative of the nongovernmental entity under penalty of perjury
attesting that the nongovernmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services.
2.16 CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN.
Contracting with Entities of Foreign Countries of Concern is not applicable to this solicitation.
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