City of DeFuniak Springs issued the following announcement.
Sealed Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) will be received in City Clerk’s Office, City of DeFuniak Springs, 71 U.S. Highway 90 West, PO Box 685, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 on or by: August 3, 2020, No Later Than 2:00 P.M. (CST). RFQ’s will be opened in: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 71 US Highway 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.
One (1) original, so designated, nine (9) copies (total of ten [10] submissions) and one digital copy of the response shall be submitted in a sealed package clearly marked on the outside: “(RFQ Residential & Commercial Solid Waste Services)” and addressed to: Maryanne Schrader, City Clerk, City of DeFuniak Springs, 71 U.S. Highway 90 West, PO Box 685, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.
All RFQ’s will be publicly opened and only the names of the Respondents will be disclosed. RFQ’s received after the assigned date and time will NOT be considered.
ATTENTION ALL INTERESTED RESPONDENTS:
Prospective respondents should contact the City Clerk’s Office to obtain either an electronic or paper version of the bid documents by calling 850-892-8500, ext. 103 or e-mail: cityclerk@defuniaksprings.net
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The City of DeFuniak Springs is issuing a Request for Qualifications from interested parties to provide exclusive contract services for the collection of residential and commercial solid waste to include: garbage, rubbish, recyclable materials, bulk waste and yard waste (horticultural) from City of DeFuniak Springs residences as well as garbage and rubbish from commercial establishments, and deliver said materials to a site or sites permitted by the State of Florida for disposal.
The City of DeFuniak Springs intends to award a contract and an Exclusive Franchise for the collection and disposal of said solid waste within the corporate limits of the City of DeFuniak Springs. The City intends to enter into a five (5) year Exclusive Franchise beginning on October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2025 for residential and commercial establishment solid waste removal services, with the option to renegotiate an additional five (5) year term, nine (9) months prior to the end of the term of this Exclusive Franchise.
NO CONTACT CLAUSE
All prospective Respondents are hereby instructed NOT to contact any member of the City of DeFuniak Springs, City Council, City Manager, or City of DeFuniak Springs staff member other than the authorized City contact person identified in this Solicitation, or the City’s designated procurement staff member, regarding this solicitation package, or the Respondent’s submittal package, City’s Intent to Award, or City’s Intent to Reject (if applicable) at any time prior to the FORMAL AWARD for this project. Any such contact may be cause for rejection of your submittal.
Any questions relative to any item or portion(s) of this solicitation should be directed to City Clerk’s Office at 850-892-8500, ext. 103. Office Hours: MONDAY–FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. or email at cityclerk@defuniaksprings.net
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