Project Information

Bid Title

Transportation & Yard Waste Recycling

Issuing Agency

City of St. Petersburg

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jul 7, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Transportation & Yard Waste Recycling

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 7/7/2026

Due Date: 8/20/2026

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Transportation & Yard Waste Recycling

Request For Proposal

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95896 , 96239

Project ID: RFP- 26 - 275

Release Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

· Due Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 3:00pm

Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 1:49pm

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Draft Response Events RSVP No Bid43 days, 17 hours, 48 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Tue, Jul 7, 2026 1:49 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors to partner in delivering efficient, sustainable yard waste recycling services. This project focuses on transforming vegetative debris into valuable, beneficial products—such as compost and mulch—supporting environmentally responsible practices and resource recovery.

Vendors will manage the recycling of unprocessed yard waste collected at two City brush sites, each receiving approximately 10,000 to 14,000 tons annually. This material consists exclusively of vegetative debris, including tree trimmings, leaves, grass, palm material, and other landscaping byproducts.

Vendors may also be asked to assist with transportation from other City brush sites during peak demand periods or emergency situations.

Background

The City of St. Petersburg’s Yard Waste Recycling Program began in 1986 with a clear goal: to divert organic material from the waste stream and reduce reliance on the county landfill. Since then, the program has transformed collected yard waste into valuable products such as mulch, compost, and specialized soil blends, which are distributed to farms, nurseries, and landscaping suppliers.

Today, this processed material serves as the primary feedstock for two large-scale composting facilities. The yard waste is finely shredded and arranged in windows, where it naturally decomposes over time into nutrient-rich compost and soil.

In addition to supporting commercial and agricultural use, the City also offers a variety of mulch products to local residents and businesses at minimal cost, making sustainable landscaping more accessible to the community.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

July 7, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

July 30, 2026, 12:00pm

Question Response Deadline:

August 4, 2026, 3:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

August 20, 2026, 3:00pm

Evaluation/Shortlisting Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

September 2, 2026, 11:00am

One 4th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33701, Conference Room 600

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 562111Solid Waste Collection
• NAICS 562119Other Waste Collection

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