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Award of Term Sole Source Contract to LSC Environmental Products, LLC, for Posi-Shell Daily Landfill Cover for Solid Waste Department (Contract No. 26-TSS01386; Amount: $360,000.00)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On May 13, 2026, Hernando County Solid Waste requested the Procurement Department to enter into a Sole Source contract with LSC Environmental Products, LLC for the Posi-Shell Daily Landfill Cover based upon LSC’s product and method patents.
Hernando County Solid Waste is required to cover all disposed waste at the end of daily operations and federal and state regulations allow approved alternative daily cover materials to be used in place of earthen materials to extend the life of landfill cells.
LSC Environmental Products, LLC holds United States Patent Nos. 7,544,243 and 8,029.616-B2 covering the proprietary formulations and methods unique to Posi-Shell Environmental Coatings. This request will allow the county to continue services previously provided under Contract No. 18-TS0023 which expired on July 8, 2025.
The Procurement Department posted a Notice of Intended Sole Source to LSC Environmental Products on July 1, 2026, with the last date of challenges being July 20, 2026. As of July 20, 2026, the Procurement Department did not receive any challenges. The Hernando County Solid Waste Department is requesting approval for a three (3) year term contract with two (2) one-year renewals.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
STRATEGIC INIATIVE
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $120,000.00 is available in the following FY27 account:
Expense:
Fund: Solid Watse Fund - B421; Department: Solid Waste - 220; Account: Operating-Operating Supplies - 535200
LEGAL NOTE
In accordance with Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairperson’s signature on the attached agreement for award to LSC Environmental Products, LLC (Contract No. 26-TSS01386) in the estimated three-year contract amount of $360,000.00 with an estimated annual spend of $120,000.00.
It is further recommended the Board authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders, as necessary and required up to the allowable budgeted amounts, and to renew the contract with the same terms and conditions.