Annual Leachate Transport and Disposal FY 27 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2027

Alachua County, located in North Central Florida with its government seat in Gainesville, is seeking proposals for the annual transport and disposal of leachate under solicitation RFQ 27-564-MM for the fiscal year spanning October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The contract is managed by the Solid Waste & Resource Recovery department and is open to qualified vendors who can handle the safe and compliant removal of leachate generated by the county’s waste facilities. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 26, 2026, and performance is required within the county’s jurisdiction, primarily centered in Gainesville. The county operates under a Charter government structure led by a five-member Board of County Commissioners and supported by five elected constitutional officers, with the contract falling under the purview of the County Manager’s administration. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Allen Betz, Transfer Station Manager, reachable via phone or email, with Mandy Mullins, Procurement Agent I, serving as the secondary contact for procurement-related inquiries. All responses must be submitted through the county’s online procurement portal, and vendors are expected to demonstrate capacity, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability in handling hazardous waste byproducts. The county’s population exceeds 250,000, and its regional infrastructure, including a commercial airport and established transportation networks, supports the logistical demands of waste management services. The contract will require consistent, scheduled service throughout the fiscal year to meet environmental and public health standards.