This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Tavares, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Lake County is currently accepting bids from qualified contractors for a contract to haul and dispose of mulch and the associated dirt produced by the mulch as it sat in a pile. This material is located at the Lake County Landfill Central Facility, 13130 County Landfill Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Some of this mulch has been burned and there is a small amount of ash from the burning along with the dirt. The estimated tonnage of mulch and dirt to be hauled out is 11,000 tons. This is an estimate only and Lake County does not guarantee any amount to be hauled out. This mulch and dirt will be loaded by Lake County. There may be short delays for loading, but every vehicle will be loaded as quickly as possible. This work is to be completed in one year from issuance of a contract. All prices submitted are to be on the form below in accordance with all terms and conditions set forth in this Request for Quotation. Prices quoted should be in unit of measure shown. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be made to the responsive, responsible vendor which offers the lowest price on an aggregate basis. If award is noted to be made on an aggregate basis, any vendor response that fails to include pricing for all items may be rejected. Prices shall be quoted F.O.B. Destination - inside delivery, freight included and shall be inclusive of all costs. Current and/or anticipated applicable fuel costs should be considered and included in the price quoted. Work must be completed within 360 days after issuance of purchase order or notice to proceed. Terms and conditions governing this quotation are attached hereto. Insurance requirements, if applicable, are also attached hereto as part of this document. As this price request constitutes an inquiry, and not an order, it implies no obligation to purchase on the part of Lake County. The estimated tonnage of mulch and dirt to be hauled out is 11,000 tons. This is an estimate only and Lake County does not guarantee any amount to be hauled out. This mulch and dirt will be loaded by Lake County. There may be short delays for loading, but every vehicle will be loaded as quickly as possible. This work is to be completed in one year from issuance of a contract. The location of the material will beat the Central Solid Waste Facility at 13130 County Landfill Road, Tavares Florida 32778. Lake County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida, and the Board of County Commissioners, must be named as additional insured as the County's interest may appear on all applicable liability insurance policies. The certificates of insurance, must provide for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County of any change, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the provided insurance. It is the Contractor's specific responsibility to ensure that any such notice is provided within the stated timeframe to the County. Contractor must provide a copy of all policy endorsements reflecting the required coverage, with Lake County listed as an additional insured along with all required provisions to include waiver of subrogation at time of Contract. Contracts cannot be completed without this required insurance documentation. (Note: A simple COI WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the policy endorsements). Certificates of insurance must identify the applicable solicitation number in the Description of Operations section of the Certificate. Certificate Holder must be: LAKE COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. P.O. BOX 7800 TAVARES, FL 32778-7800 Certificates of insurance must evidence a waiver of subrogation in favor of the County, that coverage will be primary and noncontributory, and that each evidenced policy includes a Cross Liability or Severability of Interests provision, with no requirement of premium payment by the County. Contractor will be responsible for subcontractors and subcontractors' insurance. Subcontractors must provide certificates of insurance to the Contractor evidencing coverage and terms in accordance with the Contractor's requirements. All self-insured retentions must appear on the certificates and will be subject to approval by the County. At the option of the County, the insurer must reduce or eliminate such self-insured retentions, or the Contractor or subcontractor must procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related claims expenses. The County will be exempt from, and in no way liable for, any sums of money, which may represent a deductible or self-insured retention in any insurance policy. The payment of such deductible or self-insured retention will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor or subcontractor providing such insurance. Failure to obtain and maintain such insurance as set out above will be considered a breach of Contract and may result in termination of the Contract for default.