A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for N/A. This is a N/A meeting. Bids received after the specified date and time are late and will not be considered for award. Late Bids will be returned unopened to the Bidder. The responsibility for delivering Bids to the School Board of Alachua County Purchasing Department on or before the specified time and date is solely and strictly the responsibility of the Bidder. Bids delivered to any other School Board Department, School, or other administrative site will not be accepted. The official Purchasing Department time/date stamp clock will be used to determine on what date and at what time a Bid is received. At this time a public opening of Bids received will be held. At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, the Bids as so opened, tabulated and evaluated as prescribed, and with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools of this county regarding them, shall be presented to the Board for its consideration. Any Bid accepted or contract awarded shall be to the low responsive and responsible Bidder meeting the requirements of law, State Board of Education rules, School Board policies, and the requirements set forth in this IFB. September 26, 2024 Last Day to Submit Questions All questions regarding the storage and disposal of hazardous waste materials shall be directed to the District Representative. October 15, 2024 Planned Award Date November 01, 2024 Commencement of Services Contract Term/Renewal Option: The contract term shall be approximately three (03) years, beginning November 01, 2024, and ending October 31, 2027. The contract may thereafter be renewed for three (03) additional one (01) year periods under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, with the consent and agreement of both parties. If recommending renewal of contract, the Purchasing Department shall send an offer letter to Bidder at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the current contract period. Bidder shall be notified when recommendation has been acted upon by the School Board.