How to bid on Hazardous Waste Packaging, Pickup and Disposal for Marion County School Board

What the agency is buying

The Marion County School Board Purchasing is seeking a vendor for a term contract to handle hazardous and universal waste. This includes packaging, picking up, transporting, and disposing of waste from various school district locations. The contract also requires emergency response within two hours, routine response within 48 hours, staff training, and providing disposal certificates.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on September 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Ocala. All bids must be submitted by the deadline of October 07, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Failure to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting will disqualify your bid.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for environmental firms specializing in hazardous and universal waste management. Vendors must be able to provide emergency and routine response services, staff training, and proper disposal documentation. Applicable licenses, permits, insurance, transporter approval, and inspection records are required. This is an Invitation to Bid, numbered 4194MF.

How to respond

To access the full details and respond, go to the Marion County School Board Purchasing bid board on VendorLink. Set the Status to "Active" and search for bid number 4194MF. This will open the full scope of services, dates, contact information, and document list. To download documents or submit a response, you will need a free VendorLink vendor account. Respond as directed in the solicitation before the due date.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure all required licenses, permits, and insurance documents are current and readily available. Pay close attention to the response times specified for emergency and routine services, and detail how your firm will meet these requirements. Clearly outline your approach to staff training and how you will provide disposal certificates.

Since attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory, make sure to send a representative who can gather all necessary information and ask clarifying questions. Review all solicitation documents thoroughly to ensure your bid addresses every requirement and includes all requested documentation, such as transporter approval and inspection records.