What the buyer needs

AI summary

The government authority located in Manatee, Florida needs a vendor to provide a complete textile collection service. The selected contractor must supply, install, service, maintain, and replace all textile collection boxes, keeping them in good, safe, clean, and serviceable condition offsite. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid on this opportunity. Interested bidders must submit all questions no later than October 14, 2026. The buyer is looking for proposals to determine the budget, but the text omits the submission deadline, submission instructions, contract term, and evaluation criteria.

Scope of work

Provide, install, service, maintain, and replace all textile collection boxes
Perform initial collection services at the Manatee County Solid Waste facility
Perform routine collection services between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Maintain collection boxes in good, safe, clean, and serviceable condition
Empty each textile collection box at least once every 7 calendar days
Remove graffiti and repair or replace damaged collection boxes
Collect and remove textiles, trash, or debris surrounding collection boxes
Submit monthly collection reports and payment to the County based on net weight

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Highest rate per pound/highest estimated annual revenue to the County	Not specified

Minimum qualifications

Authorized to do business in the State of Florida
Must meet minimum qualification requirements stated in Exhibit 2
Must obtain and maintain all required licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications

Documents to include with your response

Attachment A Acknowledgement of Addenda
Attachment B Bidder's Signature Form and Questionnaire
Attachment C Public Contracting and Environmental Crimes Certification
Attachment D Insurance Statement
Attachment E Drug-Free Workplace Certification
Attachment F Affidavit of No Conflict
Attachment G Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit
Attachment H Quote Form

How to submit

Method: Email or hard copy delivery
Instructions: Email to [email protected] or deliver to 9000 Town Center Parkway, 2nd Floor, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 by November 2, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. ET.