Solid waste management and recycling services for District Seven headquarters.

The Florida Department of Transportation has issued solicitation DOT-ITB-27-7003-EG for solid waste management and recycling services at the District Seven headquarters in Tampa, Florida. The contract is anticipated to run from January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029, with a potential renewal for up to three additional years. The scope of work includes servicing one eight-yard waste container five days a week and providing recycling services for up to 52 blue 23-gallon receptacles, with internal collections occurring every Tuesday and Thursday. The vendor is also required to provide cleaning supplies and security cameras for monitoring dumpsters. Award is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid. To be considered, vendors must demonstrate at least five uninterrupted years of experience in solid waste and recycling services and comply with several certifications, including E-Verify registration, Foreign Country of Concern Attestation, and certification regarding Scrutinized Companies. Based on bid tabulations opened on October 20, 2026, World One, Inc. is the intended awardee with a bid of $92,283.30, significantly lower than the competing bid from Emprise Partners, LLC. Payments are processed through the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and are subject to a one percent transaction fee and annual legislative appropriation.