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The City is soliciting Bids from qualified companies for the disposal of Class I Waste in a landfill located in Central Florida. The Class I Waste will be delivered to the landfill directly from the City's Transfer Station. However, the City is not soliciting Bids for the collection, transfer, or hauling of the Class I Waste from the City's Transfer Station to the landfill. Those services are not required nor included in this ITB. Question Submission Deadline: June 27, 2025, 5:00pm Questions pertaining to the Bid document/specifications will be accepted up to six business days prior to the scheduled opening date and time and shall be online. 2.1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION SCOPE. This specification describes Landfill Disposal of Class I Waste (Bid Discount) for use by Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department of the City of Tampa. CLASSIFICATION. The classification shall be as contained in the technical portion of this specification listed herein below. 2.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS TEST AND INSPECTION. It shall be the Vendor's responsibility to perform all of the tests and inspections required by this specification, unless otherwise stated in the award. The City of Tampa Representative reserves the right to perform any of the tests and inspection requirements where said tests and inspections are needed to further determine compliance with this specification. QUALITY AND QUALITY CONTROL. A system of test and inspection shall be used to ensure receipt of the quality and quantity of material(s)/service(s) purchased. Material(s)/service(s) will be promptly inspected and any discrepancies from the purchase order and/or the supplier's invoice shall be reported immediately to the Director of Purchasing. 2.16. BASIS OF AWARD The City of Tampa reserves the right to award this bid by aggregate total, in whole or in part. To be considered lowest responsive, responsible Bidder by aggregate, the Bidder shall have to bid on all items. Award Criteria/Responsibility. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder. To determine the responsibility of the monetary Bidder, the City may request and review documentation relative to the ability of the Bidder to satisfactorily perform the work specified in a first class manner as well as documentation of its experience; the financial condition of the Bidder from a current financial report and the Bidder's credit rating; whether the Bidder has ever been declared in default of an award; the Bidder's insurability, eligibility for bonding; and any/all pertinent information deemed necessary to determine said responsibility. Prior to award resulting from this solicitation, the successful bidder shall be registered to transact business in the State of Florida and shall furnish the City with proof of registration within ten days of the notice to do so by the City. Failure to promptly submit this evidence of qualification to transact business in the State of Florida may be a basis for rejection of the bid. Any Bidder who is owing to the City of Tampa upon any debt, contract, or other obligation to the City, or who is a defaulter as a surety or otherwise, will not be eligible for consideration for contract award regarding this solicitation. An award will be made, if at all, within 120 days after opening of the bids. If applicable, the selected Bidder will be required to execute an agreement in the form attached hereto with content acceptable to the City. The City of Tampa reserves the right to inspect the Bidder's place of business and equipment prior to awarding any solicitation to determine the responsibility of said Bidder to perform or provide the requirements of the bid request. Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, certified or cashier's check issued by solvent bank or trust company and payable at sight to the City of Tampa in an amount of $10,000 as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute and fill in the proposed award within ten days after notice of award. Certified checks shall have all necessary documentary review stamps attached if required by law. A copy of the Bid Security must be included in the electronic bid submittal. The award period shall be for a five (5) year period from the effective date of the award, and may, by mutual written agreement, be renewed at the same terms and conditions for one (1) additional five (5) year period. SUPPLEMENTAL UNILATERAL RENEWAL PERIODS. The City, through its Director of Purchasing, has the option and reserves the right to unilaterally extend the original contract term or any renewal term for up to three (3) additional thirty (30) day periods, at the same terms and conditions. Notice of the City's intent to renew shall be provided by the City in writing to the Awardee prior to the expiration of the contract, or the renewal period if the contract has been previously renewed.