Centrifuge Mobile Sludge Dewatering Unit Equipment Rental

Hillsborough County is seeking competitive sealed bids for the rental of centrifuge mobile sludge dewatering units to support advanced wastewater treatment facilities across the county over a five-year period, with an estimated contract value of $6,623,000.00. The solicitation, numbered ITB-26-00312 and classified under NAICS code 532412, requires equipment that meets strict technical specifications including the ability to achieve at least 20% dry solids through continuous operation, equipped with a stand-alone control system, decanter centrifuge, trailer, polymer feed system, sludge feed pump, flow meter, prefabricated piping, and a minimum 75-foot power cable. Discharge conveyors must reach a height of 150 inches without loss of solids, and all units must interface with existing infrastructure via camlock fittings for feed sludge, concentrate discharge, and process water. Deliveries must be completed within 72 hours of receiving a purchase order, with services performed at designated facilities in Tampa and Lithia, Florida, and all pricing must be quoted FOB to the job site with the contractor bearing full freight responsibility. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all mandatory requirements. All offers must be submitted exclusively through the Euna Procurement portal by the July 27, 2026 deadline, with no acceptance of email, fax, or paper submissions. Bidders must provide complete documentation including a Substitute W9 Form, Direct Deposit Authorization, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and insurance coverage meeting Florida standards with A.M. Best ratings of A-, Class 7 or better, covering automobile liability, workers’ compensation, professional liability, pollution liability, and crime protection with aggregate limits of at least $1,000,000 per claim. All liability policies must name Hillsborough County as an additional insured, excluding workers’ compensation and professional liability. Contractors must comply with federal and state laws on employment eligibility verification using E-Verify and the IMAGE program, as well as adhere to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA accessibility requirements, and OSHA safety standards. The County reserves the right to conduct pre-award product testing, require equipment demonstrations, and inspect samples at its discretion. Invoices must be submitted to the Project Manager and approved within 15 days, with payment processed through the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Finance Department within 30 days of approval or up