Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract, at firm prices, for recycling, solid waste, and roll-off container collection services for Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations. This ITB will ensure that M-DCPS locations have waste and recycling collection services in compliance with State regulations. Bidder(s) must have the capability to service the 4th largest school district in the nation. All work performed and materials used shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations. The successful bidder(s) shall be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the trash containers and for all necessary licenses and permits as may be required. a. All bid prices shall include delivery, placement, relocation, pick-up, and removal of container(s), landfill/disposal charges, municipal franchise and other applicable fees for each item listed on the price proposal form excel spreadsheet. b. No additional fees/charges will be allowed during the contract period and extensions, if applicable. c. The awarded bidder(s) shall visit all M-DCPS sites awarded to become familiar with locations at each site that require collection bins. d. The awarded bidder(s) shall provide a sorting mechanism service (or other method) that meets a 5% waste diversion strategy. M-DCPS will submit the quantity and size of bins to be provided at each site. e. The awarded bidder(s) shall provide training, literature and/or teaching materials for all M-DCPS sites on how to implement source reduction and recycling programs. f. The schools and scheduled days of collection may be changed or reduced for summer school, winter recess, spring recess and/or other days as directed by the District. The successful bidder(s) will be notified, in sufficient time to arrange their collections accordingly. Invoices shall be adjusted to reflect changes in service. g. In addition, to ensure student safety during school days, the Board may request that pick-up service at selected schools be suspended during the hours of student arrival, lunch time, and/or departure.
