Alachua County - Annual Purchase of Conveyor Belts for Material Recycling Facility - RFQ 27-33-MM (2027)
Alachua County Board of County CommissionersCounty · FL- Due
- Sep 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Charles Hobson
- (352) 548-1344
The 30-second brief
Alachua County is seeking informal written quotes for the annual purchase of conveyor belts, hardware, and supplies for its Solid Waste Material Recovery Facility located in Gainesville, FL. The scope covers 29 line items of replacement belting, cleats, and lacing (including commingle, glass, magnet, sort, container, aluminum, bunker, eddy current, and baler conveyors) for FY2027 running from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Submissions are due by September 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm via the OpenGov Procurement public portal, with questions due by August 23, 2026. Required submittals include W-9, Florida Department of State active status registration (Sunbiz), vendor eligibility confirmation, and a completed pricing form.
Commingle Holding Conveyor 38" x 50' 4" 2 ply; Commingle Presort Feed Conveyor 36" X 52' 6"; Container Presort Sorting Conveyor 48" X55' 5"; #1 Glass Conveyor 24" X 33'; #2 Glass Conveyor 24' X 69' 8"; Magnet Conveyor 18" X 11' 6"; Commingle Feed Conveyor 36" X58"; Commingle Sort Conveyor 36" X 99' 10"; Steel Can Conveyor 24" x 23' 2"; Final Sort Conveyor 24" X 35'; Aluminum Can Conveyor #1 24" X 45'; Aluminum Can Conveyor #2 24' X 35'; Bunker #1 Conveyor 48" X 26' 6"; Bunker #2 Conveyor 48" X 26' 6"; Bunker #3 Conveyor 48" X 25' 6"; Bunker #4 Conveyor 48" X 26' 4"; Bunker #5 Conveyor 46" X 22'; Eddy Current Conveyor 30' X 18'; Baler Holding Conveyor 60" X 146' 6"; Baler Feed Conveyor 60" X 43'; Fiber Holding Conveyor 60" X 44' 6"; OCC Screen Feed Conveyor 60" X 40' 8"; OCC Discharge Conveyor 60" X 35' 8"; Holding Conveyor (under Screen) 54" X 46' 10"; Paper Sorting Conveyor 48" X 70' 6"; MS45-60 Screw Style Lacing; MS45-48 Screw Style Lacing; MS45-36 Screw Style Lacing; MS45-24 Screw Style Lacing
Price, performance time
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Summary
Alachua County is seeking informal written quotes for the annual purchase of conveyor belts, hardware, and supplies for its Solid Waste Material Recovery Facility located in Gainesville, FL. The scope covers 29 line items of replacement belting, cleats, and lacing (including commingle, glass, magnet, sort, container, aluminum, bunker, eddy current, and baler conveyors) for FY2027 running from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Submissions are due by September 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm via the OpenGov Procurement public portal, with questions due by August 23, 2026. Required submittals include W-9, Florida Department of State active status registration (Sunbiz), vendor eligibility confirmation, and a completed pricing form.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, performance time
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
29- Commingle Holding Conveyor 38" x 50' 4" 2 ply
- Commingle Presort Feed Conveyor 36" X 52' 6"
- Container Presort Sorting Conveyor 48" X55' 5"
- #1 Glass Conveyor 24" X 33'
- #2 Glass Conveyor 24' X 69' 8"
- Magnet Conveyor 18" X 11' 6"
- Commingle Feed Conveyor 36" X58"
- Commingle Sort Conveyor 36" X 99' 10"
- Steel Can Conveyor 24" x 23' 2"
- Final Sort Conveyor 24" X 35'
- Aluminum Can Conveyor #1 24" X 45'
- Aluminum Can Conveyor #2 24' X 35'
- Bunker #1 Conveyor 48" X 26' 6"
- Bunker #2 Conveyor 48" X 26' 6"
- Bunker #3 Conveyor 48" X 25' 6"
- Bunker #4 Conveyor 48" X 26' 4"
- Bunker #5 Conveyor 46" X 22'
- Eddy Current Conveyor 30' X 18'
- Baler Holding Conveyor 60" X 146' 6"
- Baler Feed Conveyor 60" X 43'
- Fiber Holding Conveyor 60" X 44' 6"
- OCC Screen Feed Conveyor 60" X 40' 8"
- OCC Discharge Conveyor 60" X 35' 8"
- Holding Conveyor (under Screen) 54" X 46' 10"
- Paper Sorting Conveyor 48" X 70' 6"
- MS45-60 Screw Style Lacing
- MS45-48 Screw Style Lacing
- MS45-36 Screw Style Lacing
- MS45-24 Screw Style Lacing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Taxpayer Identification Form
- State Complaince
- Vendor Eligibility
- Request for Quotation Pricing Form
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty
- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
- Reported agency
- Alachua County
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty. For questions, contact Charles Hobson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Charles Hobson at (352) 548-1344. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Commingle Holding Conveyor 38" x 50' 4" 2 ply; Commingle Presort Feed Conveyor 36" X 52' 6"; Container Presort Sorting Conveyor 48" X55' 5"; #1 Glass Conveyor 24" X 33'; #2 Glass Conveyor 24' X 69' 8"; Magnet Conveyor 18" X 11' 6"; Commingle Feed Conveyor 36" X58"; Commingle Sort Conveyor 36" X 99'. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, performance time" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners?
All active and historical solicitations from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Alachua County Board of County Commissioners regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Taxpayer Identification Form, State Complaince, Vendor Eligibility, Request for Quotation Pricing Form. Review the full document from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.