Disposal Facility for the Disposal of Waste Tires (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid)

The City of Tampa’s Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is seeking a qualified vendor to operate a disposal facility for waste tires (with and without rims) collected at the McKay Bay Transfer Stations. The contract is a three‑year award (with possible two‑year extensions) and includes a bid‑discount provision for certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). The awardee will be paid on a per‑ton basis for tire disposal, must comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, and must maintain a facility within 50 miles of the transfer stations. The solicitation is electronic via OpenGov; bids are due by 3:00 pm on Friday, October 30 2026. • Scope: Receive, transport, weigh, and dispose of up to 6,855 tons of waste tires over three years. • Delivery points: City’s McKay Bay Transfer Stations; disposal performed at the awardee’s permitted facility. • Payment: Unit cost per ton (price to be quoted by bidder). • Contract term: 3 years, renewable for up to two additional 2‑year periods; unilateral extensions of up to 30 days possible. • Compliance: Must meet FDEP, OSHA, EPA, and local code requirements; provide proof of licensing, permits, and SLBE certification if applicable. • Mandatory on‑site inspections and weigh‑ticket documentation required. • Bid submission: Electronic only via OpenGov portal; no paper, fax, or email bids accepted. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bidder; price escalation allowed after the first year based on CPI‑U.