Solid Waste Authority denies Waste Pro waiver request, advances sealed bid opening

Feb 12, 2026

The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority denied Waste Pro Florida Inc.'s waiver request after staff found its documentation insufficient to meet the 20% Small Business Enterprise subcontracting goal. The board voted 4–3 to uphold staff, and directed staff to open sealed price bids Feb. 2 and present results Feb. 11.

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The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority on a 4–3 vote denied Waste Pro Florida Inc.’s protest seeking a waiver of a 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting participation requirement, leaving Waste Pro’s bids for service areas 1–4 deemed nonresponsive and clearing the way for a sealed price opening on Feb. 2.

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