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Charter Transportation Services for Solid Waste Tours

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26-0749-ITQState & Local

Submission Closed10/08/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Pinellas County is seeking an as-needed agreement for charter transportation services to support Solid Waste Disposal Complex tours for adults and students in grade 3 and above. The selected vendor will provide up to two commercially operated passenger vehicles per reservation, with options for vans or shuttles for up to 15 passengers and mini-buses for 16 to 30 passengers. Services include providing clean, professional drivers familiar with the SWDC route to transport passengers from the tour classroom in St. Petersburg through a narrated route of waste-to-energy and landfill facilities. Vehicles must be maintained at specific interior temperatures and comply with Federal Regulation Title 49, Section 37.189 when wheelchair accessibility is requested. This Invitation to Quote, issued on September 29, 2026, has a primary performance term of 12 months with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. Awards are granted to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, with specific preferences given to certified Pinellas County Small Business Enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance, including a combined single limit of 1 million dollars for automobile liability and workers compensation as required by Florida law. Invoicing is processed through a 2-hour minimum fee per vehicle, with additional time billed in 30-minute increments. All submittals must be uploaded via the OpenGov procurement portal by October 8, 2026.

General Info

Pinellas County seeks charter transportation services for Solid Waste Disposal Complex tours.

Agency

Florida → SOLID WASTE

NAICS

485510 - Charter Bus Industry

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Pinellas County ITQ 26 0749 - Charter Transportation Services for Solid Waste Tours

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 29

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 8

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/08/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyFlorida → SOLID WASTE

Contacts2 people available

OfficeClearwater, FL, 33765, USA

Organization / AgencyFlorida → SOLID WASTE

Office AddressClearwater, FL, 33765, USA

Contacts

Emily LeMayProgram Manager, Recycling & Outreach Programs

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Brenda LeighProcurement Analyst Assistant

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

SW provides Tours of the SWDC for adults and students in Grade 3 and above. The Tour is an approved Pinellas County Schools field trip, consisting of a classroom presentation and a narrated driving route through the SWDC. Tour attendees learn how trash is processed through Pinellas County's integrated solid waste management system, including a Waste-to-Energy facility and landfill, and about Pinellas County's vision of zero waste to landfill by 2050. The Tour is approximately 90 minutes long.

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