Pinellas County Charter Transportation Services for Solid Waste Tours - 26-0749-ITQ (2026)
Pinellas CountyCounty · Clearwater, FL- Due
- Oct 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Emily LeMay
- (727) 464-7533
The 30-second brief
Pinellas County Solid Waste (SW) is seeking charter transportation services to support educational tours of the Solid Waste Disposal Complex (SWDC), including the Waste-to-Energy facility and landfill. Vehicles may include charter buses, mini-buses, shuttles, and vans accommodating up to 50 passengers, with both wheelchair-accessible and non-wheelchair-accessible options required. Vehicles must be capable of safely navigating paved and unpaved landfill roads, maintain proper interior temperatures, and feature a working PA system. The contract duration is 12 months with two optional 12-month extension periods. Submissions are due by October 6, 2026, at 3:00 pm via OpenGov Procurement.
Van/Shuttle (Up to 15 Passengers) Non-wheelchair accessible, Van/Shuttle (Up to 15 Passengers) Wheelchair accessible, Mini-bus (16 - 30 Passengers) Non-wheelchair accessible, Mini-bus (16 - 30 Passengers) Wheelchair accessible, Charter Bus (31 - 50 Passengers) Non-wheelchair accessible, Charter Bus (31 - 50 Passengers) Wheelchair accessible, Cancellation charge, Unspecified Funds not to exceed 10% of the total contract
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Summary
Pinellas County Solid Waste (SW) is seeking charter transportation services to support educational tours of the Solid Waste Disposal Complex (SWDC), including the Waste-to-Energy facility and landfill.
Vehicles may include charter buses, mini-buses, shuttles, and vans accommodating up to 50 passengers, with both wheelchair-accessible and non-wheelchair-accessible options required. Vehicles must be capable of safely navigating paved and unpaved landfill roads, maintain proper interior temperatures, and feature a working PA system. The contract duration is 12 months with two optional 12-month extension periods. Submissions are due by October 6, 2026, at 3:00 pm via OpenGov Procurement.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Van/Shuttle (Up to 15 Passengers) Non-wheelchair accessible
- Van/Shuttle (Up to 15 Passengers) Wheelchair accessible
- Mini-bus (16 - 30 Passengers) Non-wheelchair accessible
- Mini-bus (16 - 30 Passengers) Wheelchair accessible
- Charter Bus (31 - 50 Passengers) Non-wheelchair accessible
- Charter Bus (31 - 50 Passengers) Wheelchair accessible
- Cancellation charge
- Unspecified Funds not to exceed 10% of the total contract
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Vendor acceptance form
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pinellasfl
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Clearwater, FL
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from Pinellas County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 6, 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://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pinellasfl. For questions, contact Emily LeMay.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Pinellas County 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 Quote 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 Emily LeMay at (727) 464-7533. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Van/Shuttle (Up to 15 Passengers) Non-wheelchair accessible, Van/Shuttle (Up to 15 Passengers) Wheelchair accessible, Mini-bus (16 - 30 Passengers) Non-wheelchair accessible, Mini-bus (16 - 30 Passengers) Wheelchair accessible, Charter Bus (31 - 50 Passengers) Non-wheelchair accessible, Charter Bus. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Pinellas County?
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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 Quote?
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: Vendor acceptance form. Review the full document from Pinellas County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Clearwater, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.