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

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management department is soliciting bids for a waste tire disposal facility to handle tires with or without rims from the McKay Bay Transfer Stations. The contract is for a three-year term, with a potential mutual renewal for an additional two years and limited unilateral extensions by the Director of Purchasing. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an estimated contract value of 300,000 dollars. Certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) are eligible for a 5 percent bid discount, not to exceed 10,000 dollars. The selected awardee must provide a permitted facility capable of disposing of various tire types, including passenger, commercial truck, tractor-trailer, and off-road tires. Compliance with local codes, Florida Department of Environmental Protection policies, and OSHA standards is mandatory. The facility must operate during specific weekday and Saturday hours, and ownership of the waste tires transfers to the awardee upon unloading. Payment is processed according to the Local Prompt Payment Act, and subcontractors must utilize the DMI 30 form for invoicing. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically via the OpenGov portal by the specified September 2026 deadline and must certify they are not in violation of Florida Statutes regarding prohibited business activities.