Cocoa Beach Civicplus #CB 26-008

Cocoa Beach Exclusive Solid Waste Services Franchise RFP

The City of Cocoa Beach, Florida is seeking proposals for an exclusive 5-year franchise contract to provide comprehensive residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal solid waste management services within city limits. - Government Buyer: - City of Cocoa Beach, City Hall, 2 South Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL - Scope of Services: - Automated curbside garbage, single-stream recycling, yard waste, bulky waste, and white goods collection - Collection and servicing of 30 solar-powered trash compactors in the downtown area (A1A and Minutemen Causeway) - Provision and management of bulk waste containers for two annual community drop-off events - Waste collection for City-owned facilities, parks, public buildings, and beach access areas at no cost to the City - Emergency debris removal and response services are handled under separate agreements - Public education and outreach programs related to recycling and waste reduction - Customer service system with 24-hour emergency contact and complaint tracking - Products and Equipment Requested: - Residential garbage collection carts (approx. 36, 64, or 96 gallons): 2,600 units - Back-door garbage collection carts for handicapped residents: 100 units - Multi-family mechanical garbage containers: 8,900 units - Multi-family recycling carts: 5,900 units - Multi-family yard waste carts: 5,900 units - Multi-family cart garbage collection: 800 units - Multi-family cart back-door garbage collection: 100 units - Commercial and industrial mechanical containers: 13,900 units - Commercial and industrial roll-off containers: 3,800 units - Commercial and industrial carts: 600 units - Solar-powered trash compactors with cellular communication: 30 units - Bulk waste disposal containers for community events: 3 units per event (2 events/year) - Notable Requirements: - Minimum experience: Service to at least 20,000 residential and 2,000 commercial Florida accounts - Franchise fee: 10% of gross revenues or $95,000 minimum - Annual CPI-U rate adjustments (capped at 3%) - Performance bond required - No preference points for minority- or woman-owned businesses - Storm debris and emergency response services compensated separately - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; major industry vendors likely to compete include Republic Services, Waste Management, Coastal Waste & Recycling, Waste Pro, and Rocksteady Environmental Group - Places of Performance and Delivery: - City of Cocoa Beach limits (all residential, commercial, and municipal locations) - Downtown area along A1A and Minutemen Causeway (solar compactors) - Brevard County landfill (waste disposal) - City Hall, 2 South Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL (contracting office) - Contract Value Estimate: - Based on scope and industry standards, estimated range: $10,000,000 to $25,000,000 over 5 years

Description

The City of Cocoa Beach is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide exclusive franchise services for residential and commercial solid waste management. The scope includes collection of solid waste, single stream recyclables, bulky waste, white goods, and yard waste, along with processing and disposal within city limits. Proposers must be authorized to do business in Florida and attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting. The contract term is anticipated to be five years starting January 1, 2027, with proposals evaluated on qualifications, experience, capacity, and pricing.

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