Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of North Florida
ITB 08-07 Solid Waste Compaction Systems

                                           NOTICE FOR UNF SOLID WASTE COMPACTION SYSTEMS

                                                                  Invitation to Bid ITB 08-07

The University of North Florida, Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Solid Waste Compaction Systems will be required for 3 sites on Campus locations, herein defined as Library Site (Bldg. 12), Transfer Station (Lot 14) and Cafeteria Building (Bldg. 14) at the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida.

The project consists of the Solid Waste Compaction Systems equipment, the associated hoppers, dumpers, containers and their complete installation as specified in these bid documents. Successful suppliers must have demonstrable previous experience with the systems and technical requirements. No submittal material will be returned.

Minority Business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.

As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a supplier may not submit a bid for this project if it is on the convicted vendor list for a public entity crime committed within the past 36 months. The selected supplier must warrant that it will neither utilize the services of, nor contract with, any supplier, subcontractor, or consultant in excess of $15,000.00 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.

Vendor shall have established equal opportunity practices which conform to all laws against discrimination and prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status or religion; neither Vendor nor any subcontractor or other person, firm or business entity with whom it would be engaged in a combined effort to perform the services has hired any person who is an officer or employee of UNF.

UNF ITB 08-07 Solid Waste Compaction Systems documents and additional information may be obtained on the UNF Purchasing Bids website http://www.unf.edu/dept/purchasing /bids.html or by contacting:

       Dianna White

       Purchasing Department Bldg. 6

       University of North Florida

       1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224

       Phone: (904)620-1731

       Email: dianna.white@unf.edu

Submit three (3) copies of the Bid to: University of North Florida, Purchasing Department, Attn: Dianna White, Building 6, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224. Bid packages must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Local Time), November 16, 2007. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.