2-01 - 26-14 - COVER SHEET.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) cover sheet issued by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida for cleaning chemicals (soap) to be used at the organization's truck wash facility under solicitation 26-14/AL. The solicitation seeks bids for a two-step cleaning process utilizing specialized chemical products: a primary cleaner containing 10-20 percent phosphoric acid as an acid surfactant blend and a secondary non-acid aluminum cleaner/brightener with a minimum of 10 percent sodium hydroxide. All chemicals must be formulated for a 1:20 dilution rate compatible with the existing Dosatron water pumps at the facility, with bidders responsible for supplying four dilution-matching pumps at no additional charge if their products do not meet this specification. Pricing is quoted per gallon and must include delivery to and pickup from the truck wash facility located at 6255 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33412, with the Authority retaining discretion to add or delete additional delivery locations within Palm Beach County. Bids are due August 5, 2026, and all submissions must be made electronically through Bonfire, with questions due by the date specified in the solicitation documents.

There is no Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside or participation requirement for this solicitation. All bidders must submit responses electronically through Bonfire and confirm their submittal to ensure valid receipt. Bid responses include descriptive literature, complete specifications, Safety Data Sheets, and manufacturer data, with bid specifications taking precedence over manufacturer data unless the Authority determines otherwise. Bidders must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Automobile Liability at $1 million combined single limit, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Umbrella/Excess Liability at $1 million, and Pollution Liability/Environmental Impairment Liability at $1 million, with all policies naming the Authority as Additional Insured and including Waiver of Subrogation endorsements. A Certificate of Insurance must be provided before work commences. Bidders are encouraged to submit responses in advance of the deadline, and any technical difficulties with Bonfire submissions should be immediately reported to the Bid Contact (Purchasing Agent) and Bonfire for assistance.