SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · MARION COUNTY, FL
AI Summary
Marion County, FL seeks bids for 2 cubic yard stationary garbage compactors (Cram-A-Lot Model ST-2HF or approved equal) including installation, startup, and testing. Bids must meet all structural, hydraulic, electrical, and safety standards. Key dates: open July 22, 2026; pre-bid meeting August 4; questions due August 11; close August 20.
Marion County Solid Waste is seeking bids for 2 CY stationary garbage compactor, Cram-A-Lot Model ST-2HF or approved equal, complete with remote hydraulic power unit, controls, installation, startup, testing, and all required documentation. Unit shall meet all specified structural, hydraulic, electrical, UL, OSHA, and ANSI requirements, with optional pricing for an open-top hopper and photocell automatic cycle control system. Any proposed alternate or "approved equal" product must be submitted to the County through the Public Q&A Message section of the solicitation for review and approval prior to the bid submission deadline.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 22nd 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Bid Meeting | Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com Meeting ID: 293 731 799 774 841 Passcode: Na3tR28p ________________________________________ Dial in by phone +1 321-245-5074,,150779192# Find a local number Phone conference ID: 150 779 192# | Aug 4th 2026, 11:30 AM EDT - Aug 4th 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Aug 11th 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 20th 2026, 2:30 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Similar Work Detail Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Disclosure of Subcontractors and Suppliers Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Untitled Questionnaire (Q-14NZ) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| 2 Cubic Yard (CY) Stationary Garbage Compactor Unit – Cram-A-Lot ST-2HF or Approved Equal (BT-34QV) | BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. | Download |
| Certificate of Insurance | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Conflict of Interest Statement Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Vendor Information Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Copy of any and Current Applicable Licenses Required by State and/or County | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Proposed Alternate Specifications (if applicable) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Optional |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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