Bid #27-0028-TM. Contact: murray2t@manateeschools.net. Manatee County School District, Florida. Due Jun 29 (2 weeks left).
The purpose of this solicitation is intended establish contractor(s) for the School District of Manatee County to provide maintenance inspections for lift stations and grease traps, emergency removal and hauling services for grease traps and septic tanks, hourly rate for repairs and a percentage markup from cost for materials for the repairs. The successful contractor(s) shall be a state licensed septic tank contractor. The successful contractor(s) shall have an experienced lift stations technician capable of removing and replacing lift station pumps. The Contractor(s) shall furnish all materials, labor, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to complete requested project. This service will be utilized on an “as needed” basis. The successful contractor(s) is required to off-load all loads in accordance with the existing legal requirements, and to load and dispose of waste products in a manner that does not create a public nuisance or threat to public health. Any spillage, accidental or otherwise, that occurs at or off the facility site, or any other site, shall be the responsibility of the contractor to completely remove and sanitize in accordance with regulations. All waste shall be disposed of per the Department of Environmental Protection guidelines. All disposal fees shall be included in pricing submitted by the vendor. The successful contractor(s) shall furnish and include in their bid the cost of all labor, supervision, equipment, disposal fees, fuel costs, and Specifications and the quality standards of service set forth in this bid. The District intends to award this solicitation to multiple responsive and responsible bidder(s) as best meets the needs of the District. It is anticipated that the bidder(s) who propose the best pricing may be utilized in a larger capacity, however the District may choose any awarded supplier to provide these services that best meets its needs. This may include but is not limited to pricing, scheduling, etc.
Manatee County School District issued this sewer and wastewater opportunity in Florida, referenced as solicitation number 27-0028-TM. It was published on May 19, 2026, and responses are due by June 29, 2026. Questions can be directed to murray2t@manateeschools.net.
Manatee County School District in Florida is using this solicitation to procure sewer work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a sewer solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Florida so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for Manatee County School District's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 29, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to murray2t@manateeschools.net before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Manatee County School District should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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