City of Sanford | Finance Department | Purchasing Division

300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

Issuance | Release Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Legal Advertisement Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (Orlando Sentinel)

To: All Prospective Bidders

From: Marisol Ordoñez – Purchasing Manager

Dear Potential Bidder:

The City of Sanford, Florida, a City herein after also referred to as the “City”, announces that it is accepting written bids from all qualified firms or individuals interested in providing the services generally described herein and as specified in the “Scope of Services” of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) document. The successful Bidder(s) must demonstrate in their submittal responsible and responsive Bidder to the solicitation with the lowest overall bid which will best meets the specifications and serves the overall needs of the City.

If you are interested in bidding, please read all requirements carefully and complete the bid in the manner as set forth in this IFB document. Your response is considered a binding offer to perform in the manner described in the bid and shall remain a firm offer for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from public bid opening.

Also please be aware that, under the competitive process, the stipulations set forth herein are fully binding on the Bidder to the extent that you confirm acceptance by your signature on Attachment “F”, Bid Price Schedule and Acceptance of Bid Terms and Conditions.

There will be no pre-bid conference held for this project. Questions regarding this solicitation must be received in writing at the address above no later than Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time.

Responses to those questions considered material to the solicitation shall be distributed via formal addenda and posted to the City of Sanford website: http://www.sanfordfl.gov

All Bidders are advised that under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, all responses are deemed a public record and open to the public as provided for in said statute.

The City welcomes your bid. Bids must be prepared in accordance with the IFB instructions and will be evaluated by the City as stated herein. The City reserves the right to waive any formalities, to reject any or all bid submittals or to re-advertise for bid submittals for these commodities/services. The City may withdraw all or part of this IFB at any time to protect the interests of the City. All bidders are asked to be thorough yet concise in their response. Failure to provide the response in the manner prescribed herein may be grounds for disqualification. Thank you for your interest in doing business with the City.

City of Sanford, Florida | Purchasing Division http://www.sanfordfl.gov/

300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE

NUMBER

I Instructions to Bidders 3 II Scope of Services and Technical Requirements 12 III Special Conditions 16 IV Evaluation, Rejection and Award Process 22 V General Terms and Conditions 27

ATTACHMENT TITLE PAGE

NUMBER

A Statement of No Proposal Submittal 37 B Insurance Requirements 38 C Public Entity Crimes Statement 41 D Conflict of Interest Statement 43 E Drug-Free Workplace Certification 45 F Bid Price Schedule and Acceptance of Terms and Conditions 47 G Addendum Receipt Acknowledgement Certification 49 H Organizational Information 50 I Proposed Schedule of Subcontractor Participation 51 J Contractor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies 52 K References 53 L Non-Collusion Affidavit 54 M Compliance with the Public Records Law Affidavit 56 N Dispute Disclosure Form 58 O E-Verify Compliance Affidavit 59 P Americans with Disabilities Acts Affidavit 62 Q Solicitation Response Identification Label 64 R Instructions on Criminal Background Check 65 Draft City Contract Vendor Package, W9 and ACH

300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

Section I. Instructions to Bidders

A. Requesting the Solicitation Document.

The IFB documents are available on-line at no charge at My VendorLink:

http://www.myvendorlink.com. Register as a vendor to download the solicitation documents. The City is not responsible for errors and omissions occurring in the transmission or downloading of any documents. In the event of any discrepancy between information on VendorLink the hardcopy specifications, the terms of the hardcopy specifications shall prevail. For more information, call the Purchasing Division at (407) 688-5028 or 5030. Important: The desire of the City to pursue bid submittals shall in no way obligate the City to compensate you for your efforts or to execute a contract with your firm.

B. On-Line Service Provider Disclaimer.

VendorLink has no affiliation with the City other than as a service that facilitates communication between the City and its potential vendors. VendorLink is an independent entity and is not an agent or representative of the City.

C. Solicitation Documents from Third Party Providers.

The City Purchasing Division, and its service provider My VendorLink https://www.myvendorlink.com/common/login.aspx are the only authorized sources of solicitation documents/forms. Solicitation documents/forms obtained from any other third-party source may be an incomplete set of documents. Bidders using solicitation documents/forms obtained from any other third-party source are advised to contact the City’s Purchasing Division to provide a contact name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and email address to obtain a complete set of solicitation documents and to enable notification of required addenda.

D. Americans with Disabilities Act.

Persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this bid should contact the Administration at Public Works Department City Hall 300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor, Sanford, Florida 32771, telephone 407.688.5080, not later than seven (7) days prior to the date on which the accommodation is requested.

E. Office of Record.

The City of Sanford Purchasing Division shall be the official “office of record” for all information transactions and data disbursements associated with this solicitation. The Purchasing Division may be reached Monday through Thursday between 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Local Time via phone at

407.688.5028 or 5030 or via fax at 407.688.5021.

F. Public Records.

Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, all responses to this solicitation shall be considered public record subject to distribution pursuant to the request for records by any interested party in accordance with controlling law.

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300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

G. Document Management The Contractor must retain sufficient documentation to substantiate claims for payment under the Contract and all other records, electronic files, papers and documents that were made in relation to this Contract. Contractor must retain all documents related to the Contract for five years after expiration of the Contract, or, if longer, the period required by the General Records Schedules maintained by the Florida Department of State available at: http://dos.myflorida.com/library-archives/records-management/general-records-schedules/

H. IFB and/or Performance and Payment Bond. (N/A)

An IFB/Performance and Payment Bond is not required for this project if not required.

1. IFB Security Bond: The IFB response shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond equaling five percent (5%) of the total IFB price. Failure to shall automatically render the Bidder as non-responsive.

a. The Bid Bond shall be made payable to the City of Sanford, issued by a Surety firm and through a reputable and responsible surety bond agency licensed to do business in the State of Florida.

i. The Surety must be rated as "A-”® or better as to strength by Best’s Insurance Guide, published by A. M. Best Company, Inc., located at 1 Ambest Road, Oldwick, New Jersey 08858. For the latest ratings and Insurance Guide, access www.ambest.com.

b. In lieu of a Bid Bond, the Bidder may request the deposit of another type of security, which may be acceptable in the sole discretion of the City (i.e., money order, certified or cashier’s check) drawn from a national or state bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid price. Checks must be made payable to the City of Sanford and shall accompany your bid submittal.

c. The terms of the IFB Security Bond shall be:

i. The Bidder shall enter into an Agreement if awarded a contract;

ii. The Surety (or alternate form of security forfeit) shall be responsible for the costs resulting from the failure of the Bidder to enter into an Agreement if awarded to the Bidder; including the increased costs associated with awarding to the next most responsive, responsible Bidder and costs associated with conducting the IFB process and letting the Agreement;

iii. To promptly enter into an Agreement to perform the work and furnish the required Performance and Payment Bond, if applicable;

iv. Any interest earned as a result of the City depositing the accepted Bid Bond into an interest bearing account shall be retained by the City; and,

d. Return of Bid Bond: As soon as the IFB responses have been evaluated, the City may, at its sole discretion, return or release the Bid Bonds, which in its sole judgment, would not likely be considered for award. All other Bid Bonds will be held until award of this http://dos.myflorida.com/library-archives/records-management/general-records-schedules/ http://dos.myflorida.com/library-archives/records-management/general-records-schedules/

300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

project and the agreement has been executed by the successful Bidder; after which any remaining Bid Bonds will be returned to the respective Bidders. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Bidder to request in writing from the City the return of the Bid Bond or alternative form of security used.

2. Performance and Payment Bond: Upon award of this project, the successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, or alternative form of performance and payment security such as; a money order, certified or cashier’s check, cash (U.S. currency only), letter of credit;

equaling one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount awarded under this project. Receipt of said Performance and Payment Bond or alternative form of security; shall occur no later than ten

(10) calendar days after award of this project. No commencement of work shall be authorized by the City without receipt of the Performance and Payment Bond or alternative security.

a. The Performance and Payment Bond shall be submitted in the form of a Payment and Performance Bond; in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount awarded under this project, made payable to the City of Sanford, issued by a Surety firm and through a reputable and responsible surety bond agency licensed to do business in the State of Florida.

i. The Surety must be rated as "A-”® or better as to strength by Best’s Insurance Guide, published by A. M. Best Company, Inc., located at 1 Ambest Road, Oldwick, New Jersey 08858. For the latest ratings and Insurance Guide, access www.ambest.com

b. In lieu of a Payment and Performance Bond, the successful Bidder may select one (1) of the below listed alternative methods to provide the required security:

i. A certified or cashier’s check drawn from a national or state bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount awarded under this project, made payable to the City of Sanford;

ii. An irrevocable Letter of Credit drawn from a national or state bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount awarded under this project, made payable to the City of Sanford. The irrevocable Letter of Credit shall contain the following:

The “Beneficiary” shall be stated as:

City of Sanford 300 N. Park Avenue Sanford, Florida 32771

The Letter of Credit shall also contain the following language:

“It is a condition of this letter of credit that it shall be deemed automatically extended without amendment for one (1) year from the present or any future expiration date of this letter of credit unless at least forty-five (45) days prior to such expiration date we notify the beneficiary

300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

by certified mail that we elect not to consider this letter of credit renewed for such additional period.”

iii. Cash (U.S. currency only).

c. The terms of the Payment and Performance Bond or alternative form of security used shall be:

i. The successful Bidder shall assure faithful performance of this project;

ii. The successful Bidder shall assure timely payments to all persons providing labor, materials and/or supplies used in the performance of the work associated with this project;

iii. Any interest earned as a result of the City depositing the accepted certified or cashier’s check received into an interest-bearing account shall be retained by the City; and,

iv. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the City Commission, the City Manager, or the Purchasing Manager to require other security in addition to, or in lieu of, those bonds or in circumstances other than those specified herein, when in the best interest of the City.

d. Return of Payment and Performance Bond or alternative form of security used. It shall be the sole responsibility of the successful Bidder to request in writing from the City the return of the Payment and Performance Bond or alternative form of security used. The request shall be considered no earlier than thirty (30) calendar days upon completion and final acceptance of the City, or expiration in a satisfactory manner of the awarded Agreement associated with this project. Payment and Performance Bonds or alternative form of security used shall not be returned unless requested by the successful Bidder in writing.

I. Cone of Silence/Lobbying Black-Out Period; Questions Regarding the IFB

1. Lobbying is defined as any action taken by an individual, firm, association, joint venture, partnership, syndicate, corporation, and/or all other groups who seek to influence the decision of a City Commission Member, the City Manager, any requesting or evaluating City personnel during the black-out period.

2. A lobbying black-out period commences upon the issuance of this solicitation document.

a. For awards requiring City Commission approval concludes at the beginning of the meeting at which the City Commission will be presented the award(s) for approval or a request to provide authorization to negotiate an agreement(s). However, if the City Commission refers the item back to the City Manager for further review or otherwise does not take action on the item, the Cone of Silence / Lobbying Black-out Period will be reinstated until such time as the City Commission meets to consider the item for action.

b. For awards requiring City Manager approval concludes upon issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award.

3. Bidders, Respondents, potential vendors, service providers, lobbyists, consultants, or vendor representatives shall not contact any City Commission member, the City Manager, any

300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

requesting or evaluating City personnel concerning an active Solicitation during the Cone of Silence / Lobbying Black-out Period.

4. All questions and inquiries concerning procedural matters shall be directed to the Purchasing Division. Any questions relating to the interpretation of specifications or any aspect of the solicitation process shall be addressed to the Purchasing Division, in writing, at least ten (10) calendar days before the proposed opening date or prior to the specific date and time specified in this solicitation for questions.

5. Contact or communications by Bidders to any City Commission member, the City Manager, any City personnel initiated during the Cone of Silence / Lobbying Black-Out Period, may result in disqualification from the Solicitation process by the Purchasing Division.

J. Pre-Bid Conference.

There will be no pre-bid conference for this project.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is imperative that all Bidders have a clear understanding of the scope of services requirements. As such, the City reserves the right to add a mandatory pre-bid meeting at any point in time.

Therefore, in the event a mandatory pre-bid meeting is required and/or subsequently scheduled, attendance will be a pre-requisite for a bid submittal; and bid submittals will only be accepted from those who are represented at a mandatory pre-bid conference. Attendance at the pre-bid conference will be evidenced by the Bidder’s/representative’s signature on the attendance roster. In the event of a mandatory pre-bid conference, the time, date, and location of the meeting will be noted in the released Addendum notifying such requirement. Please plan your travel time accordingly.

K. Interpretation, Questions and Addenda.

All questions relating to this IFB document must be in writing on VendorLink electronically https://www.myvendorlink.com/common/login.aspx no later 2:00 P.M. Local Time on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

1. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to become familiar with and fully informed regarding the terms, conditions and specifications if this solicitation. Lack of understanding and/or misinterpretation of any portions of this solicitation document shall not be cause for withdrawal of bid after opening or for subsequent protest of award. Bidders must contact the Purchasing Division prior to bid opening, should clarification be required.

2. Any interpretations, clarifications, or changes will be made in the form of written addenda issued by the Purchasing Division.

3. Any oral communications will not be authoritative and will not be binding on the City.

4. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to contact the Purchasing Division prior to submitting a bid submittal to ascertain if any addenda have been issued, to obtain all such addenda, and to return executed addenda with each bid submittal.

5. Addenda will be available to all Bidders on http://www.myvendorlink.com

L. Preparation and Format.

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300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

Bid submittals must be prepared in a clear and concise manner to be responsive. Emphasis should concentrate on conformance to the IFB instructions, responsiveness to the requirements, as well as completeness and clarity of content.

M. Bid Completeness and Compliance.

Bid submittals shall contain the information as required in this solicitation. Failure to submit all information as requested, substantially incomplete or lack key information may be rejected by the City.

The following list details the appropriate proposal format:

1. All items contained in the bid must be in total compliance with the specifications of this solicitation.

2. Alternate bids will not be considered unless specifically called for in this solicitation.

3. Bidders’ attention is specifically called to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. As witnessed by the Bidder’s signature on Attachment “F”, Bid Price Schedule and Acceptance of Bid Terms and Conditions. All Bidders, without exception, will be solely responsible for all aspects of the terms, conditions, and special provisions of this solicitation.

N. Joint Ventures.

All Bidders intending to submit a bid response as a joint venture are required to have filed proper documents with the Florida Department of State, the Division of Professions, Construction Licensing Board and/or any other State or local licensing Agency prior to submitting a bid response. Please refer to Section 489.119 Florida Statutes.

Joint venture firms must provide an affidavit attesting to the formulation of a joint venture and provide either proof of incorporation as a joint venture or a copy of the formal Joint Venture Agreement between all joint venture parties, indicating their respective roles, responsibilities and levels of participation for the project.

O. Legal Entity States and Authorized Signatory.

The Bidder must demonstrate that the he/she/it is in good standing and authorized to conduct business in the State of Florida that the person signing this bid submittal is an Authorized Signatory on behalf of the Bidder to sign bid submittals, negotiate and agreements and related documents to which the Bidder will be duly bound. The Bidder must provide a printout of the status of the business whether sole proprietor, corporation, etcetera from the state of organization and its management personnel. In addition to the aforementioned documents the Bidder must include necessary information to verify the individual signing this bid and or any contract document has been authorized to bind the corporation. Examples include:

Please be sure the bid is signed, properly witnessed, and sealed. Failure to so may result in disqualification.

300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

P. Proprietary Information.

1. In accordance with Chapter 119 Florida Statutes (Public Records Law); and except as it may be provided by other applicable State and Federal Law, all Bidders should be aware the Bid documents are public records. Bidders must identify specifically any information contained in the bid submittals which they consider confidential or proprietary which are assertion to be exempt from disclosure, citing the applicable exempting law.

2. A generic notation that information is “confidential” is not sufficient. Failure to provide the Purchasing Division with a detailed explanation and justification including statutory cites and specific reference to your bid submittal assertion what provisions, if any, you believe are exempt from disclosure, may result in all documents being subject to disclosure in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

Q. Certification of Independent Price Determination.

By submission of a response, the Bidder certifies that in connection with this bid submittal:

1. The pricing associated with this bid submittal have been arrived at independently, without consultation, collusion, communication, or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Bidder or with any competitor.

2. Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted on this bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the Bidder, and will not knowingly be disclosed by the Bidder, prior to opening, directly or indirectly to any other Bidder or to any competitor.

3. No attempt has been made or shall be made by the Bidder to induce any other person or Bidder to submit or not submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

R. Bid Submittal Forms and Reproduction.

1. Bid Forms: All bids must be submitted on the City’s forms and must include all applicable completed attachments included herein. Bids on Bidder’s quotation forms shall not be accepted.

Please ensure all applicable required submittal documents are included with your bid response.

2. Reproduction: Please submit two (2) copies of the bid submittal package, one (1) unbound original and one (1) bound copy. The submittal MUST also include a single CD-ROM or memory stick containing the entire bid submittal formatted to be read with Microsoft® software products or Adobe® PDF software.

S. Cost of Submittal.

A costs related to the submittals are an operational cost of the Bidder and shall not be passed on to, or be borne by the City. Any and all costs associated with the preparation of the bid will be the sole responsibility of the Bidder. The City shall bear no responsibility for any costs associated with the preparation of the bid including, but not limited to, any administrative or judicial proceedings resulting from the solicitation process.

T. Improper Identification and Timeliness.

300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

The City is not responsible for the failure of a Bidder or the Bidder’s agent to submit responses in a timely manner or for a bid submittal that is not properly addressed or identified. Bid submittals by email, telephone or fax shall be rejected as non-responsive regardless of where it is received.

U. Bid Submittal and Delivery.

1. Sealed bid submittals must be received in the City’s Purchasing Division no later than 2:00 P.M.

Local Time on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Bid submittals received after the stated date and time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Under no circumstances shall bids delivered after the time specified be considered. The City shall not be responsible for any occurrence for bid submittals delivered incorrectly or to the wrong address or location. No exceptions will be made. The decision to refuse to consider a bid that was received beyond the date/time established in the solicitation shall not be the basis of a protest. Bid submittals shall be delivered to the below address in a sealed, opaque envelope or packaging material, plainly marked on the outside with the following:

City of Sanford Purchasing Division 300 N. Park Avenue Suite 243 Sanford, Florida 32771 RE: Solicitation IFB 25/26-11 Solicitation Title: Bulk Gas – Liquid Oxygen for City’s WTP Date and time bid submittal is due.

Attention: Marisol Ordoñez, Purchasing Manager

For your convenience, Attachment “Q”, Solicitation Response Identification Label has been provided to properly identify and affix to your IFB response.

2. If submitted by mail, the bid submittal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed as above.

Bids submitted by mail must be received by the Purchasing Division by the time specified herein for the opening thereof.

a. Please be advised that United States Postal Service (USPS) Express and Priority service class; are delivered to the City in accordance with their own schedule. Each Bidder is responsible for ensuring that their submittal is transmitted in such manner as necessary for deliver to the City as required.

b. The City only collects other USPS mail one (1) time per day upon opening of the local Post Office branch, which is then sorted by the City for delivery to the Purchasing Division and other City departments. Submissions arriving at the USPS after the initial pick-up by the City will be placed in the City’s call-box for pick-up and will not be delivered to or received by the Purchasing Division until the next business day.

c. When using the USPS or any other mail delivery services, it is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that Proposals are received in the Purchasing Division by the due date and time. The City shall not be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence.

300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

V. Public Opening of Bid Submittals.

Bid submittals will be announced publicly by the Purchasing Division on the due date and time or as soon thereafter as possible. The bidders name, their bid amounts and verification of bond submittal, if applicable, will be publicly announced. Sealed bids, proposals, or replies received by an agency pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from public disclosure such time as the agency provides notice of an intended decision or until thirty (30) days after opening the bids, proposals, or final replies, whichever is earlier. All other information will be subject to Florida’s Open Government Laws.

W. Sub-Contractors.

Bidders must list any sub-contractors that are proposed to be used to accomplish the scope of services.

Please complete and submit Attachment “I”, Schedule of Proposed Subcontractor Participation. If no subcontractors are going to be used, check the box for “No Subcontracting (of any kind) will be utilized on this project” at the top of the form. The proposed subcontractors must be responsible in their own xxx.

X. W-9 Form.

Bidders that have not done business with the City or have not provided a W-9 within the last two (2) years must submit a W-9 with their bid submittal.

Y. Withdrawal of Bid Submittals.

Bid submittals may not be withdrawn for a period of one hundred eighty days (180) days after the public opening date. In the event an award is not made by the City within one hundred eighty days (180) from the public opening date, the Bidder may withdraw their bid submittal or provide a written extension of their bid submittal.

Z. Ownership of Documents.

All documents resulting from this IFB solicitation shall become the sole property of the City. All bid submittals received from Bidders in response to the IFB solicitation will become the property of the City and will not be returned to Bidders. In the event of an award, all documentation produced as part of the Contract will become the exclusive property of the City.

AA. Failure to Comply with Bid Instructions.

Failure to comply with any of the bid instructions in a manner prescribe herein or failure to adhere to the City’s purchasing policy and procedures may be grounds for disqualification of your bid submittal.

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300 N. Park Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 236 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone: 407.688.5028 or 5030 | Fax: 407.688.5021

Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

Section II. Scope of Services and Technical Requirements The purpose of this solicitation is to solicit Bidders from qualified vendors to supply bulk chemicals. The most responsive bidder will be awarded a long-term contract to provide supply and support associated leased equipment and provide inspection, maintenance and repairs services for the City of Sanford Water, Wastewater Treatment Plants, and deliver services at the various City locations.

A. Location

i. Auxiliary Plant (WTP #2) located at 3100 Orlando Drive Sanford, FL 32771

a. The location above uses Liquid Oxygen to create Ozone for oxidation and disinfection purposes.

B. City Owned Tanks

i. The City owned tanks hold approximately 9,000 gallons of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) that are delivered approximately every 3 weeks.

ii. Bidder is to complete Attachment ‘F” Bid Price sheet the measurements should be provided using standard cubic feet.

C. Inventory Monitoring and Delivery Scheduling

i. The Contractor will advise the City of the minimum and maximum storage tank levels to ensure efficient delivery.

ii. The Contractor must contact City staff/Water Plant Operator tel. 407.688.5181.

D. Inspection and Maintenance Services

i. Inspection and maintenance service should include but not limited to visually inspecting all tanks connections and verifying that the tank is free of any leaks and suitable to accept the LOX.

Additionally, at no additional cost the vendor will provide annual inspections of the storage system. Furthermore, the vendor will provide the City with written documentation of any deficiencies found during inspections.

ii. Any additional services must be approved by City staff.

iii. The Contractor shall provide those services, related materials and equipment set forth in the bid package on or before the agreed dates (when applicable) scheduled for the performance of the services.

iv. Additionally, at no additional cost the vendor will provide annual inspections of the storage space system. Furthermore, the vendor will provide the City with written documentation of any deficiencies found during the inspection.

E. Pricing

i. All prices on the solicitation shall remain firm for the initial term of this Agreement which is one (1) year with an option of one (1) year renewals with the extended term of this Agreement not to exceed five (5) years. Prior to the completion of each one (1) year term, the City may consider a price adjustment, if proposed by the Vendor no sooner than 60 days and no later than 45 days prior to the end of a term, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics which measures the average change in the

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Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

prices paid for a market basket of goods and services. These items are purchased for consumption by the 2 groups covered by the All-Urban Consumers (CPI-U) index. The reference period from which changes in the CPI will be measured from the month that this Agreement took effect and shall relate to the region in which the City is located all as determined by the City’s Finance Director. An adjusted price shall be in effect unless and until later adjusted. The following formula illustrates the computation of a percent change:

CPI for current period MINUS the CPI for previous period WHICH EQUALS index point change Divided BY the previous period CPI WHICH EQUALS a sum which is then multiplied by 100 WHICH EQUALS the percent change.

F. General Requirements The requirements shall apply to all Bulk Gases unless stated otherwise the requirements section for each individual Bulk Gas.

1. The Supplier shall supply the bulk gases in tanker truckloads to the designated

City Facility.

2. The Supplier shall deliver the bulk gases within forty-eight (48) hours after a request is received.

3. The Supplier shall be capable of delivering the bulk gases within eight (8) hours in case of emergency.

4. The Supplier shall be responsible for visually inspecting the unloading site prior to unloading the bulk gases to verify that the site is suitable and safe to proceed. Should the Supplier believe the site to be unsafe in any manner they shall immediately notify the appropriate “Plant Personnel”.

The Supplier shall not continue with the unloading until the situation has been resolved.

5. Delivery shall be made free on board to the designated City Facility. The title and risk of loss to the bulk gases shall pass to City upon delivery at the designated City Facility, successful unloading of bulk gases and proper loading of bulk gases into City’s designated storage tanks or leased storage equipment. The Supplier’s tanker truck shall have some means of measuring the amount of bulk gas being unloaded.

6. The measuring device shall provide a printed document showing the quantity delivered. The measuring device shall be calibrated as recommended by the manufacturer of the device. The Supplier shall, at the request of City supply proof of the history (maintenance and calibration) of the measuring device.

7. The Supplier shall comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, environmental or otherwise.

8. The Supplier shall comply with all applicable safety rules, speed limits, road restrictions, etc.

imposed upon the operation of vehicles while on City property.

9. The Supplier shall immediately notify the City of any changes in its compliance status, which may affect Supplier's ability to perform under the terms and conditions of this agreement.

10. Delivery of these bulk gases will only be allowed in the presence of appropriate City personnel.

11. The Supplier shall upon completion of the delivery provide to the appropriate City personnel a delivery ticket.

12. In the event, the Supplier shall make any shipment of a bulk gas for which the shipment analysis indicated the failure to meet one or more of the specifications requirements listed above, City shall have the right to reject such shipment or to suspend further shipments. Upon rejection of any shipment, City reserves the right to request an immediate replacement shipment. If, within a thirty

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Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

(30) day period from reject shipment notification, the Supplier is not able to remedy the reason for the suspension or rejection, City, at its option, may elect to terminate the agreement at no cost to City except for the bulk gas shipments previously received and accepted.

13. Any bulk gas that does not meet the requirements that is offloaded into City’s storage tanks and is deemed unusable by City shall be removed from the storage tanks by the Supplier at no cost to City.

14. Also, any bulk gas present in the City’s storage tanks prior to the delivery of the non-complaint load that is contaminated by this product shall be removed by the Supplier and replaced at no cost to City.

Also, the Supplier at no cost to City shall clean the contaminated storage tank(s).

15. Any damage to property, including landscaping, or release of a chemical due to the incompetence or negligence of delivery personnel or malfunctioning of non- City’s equipment, that occurs during the unloading of any bulk gases or related preparations will be the responsibility of the Supplier. The Supplier shall reimburse City for any cost to repair damage, beyond reasonable wear, to City’s facilities caused by the Supplier. City, at its option, will proceed to repair the damage and advise the Supplier of the Cost.

16. The Supplies shall be responsible, at their own cost and expense, for cleaning up any spills on City property caused by the supplier in accordance with local, state, federal regulations as well as City requirements. The City reserves the right to monitor and participate in any clean-up activities on City property, at the City’s sole discretion.

17. The Supplies shall assign a Point of Contact who will coordinate scheduling and all other concerns between the City and the Supplier.

18. The Supplier shall be licensed, as required by local, county, state, and federal regulations to perform this type of work.

19. All of the Supplier’s employees must either wear uniforms with the Suppliers logo on it or an employee badge with company name, address, employee name, and picture ID or other City approved means of identification.

20. All of the Supplies vehicles must have the company logo clearly visible somewhere on the body of the vehicle.

21. The City or its authorized representative reserves the right to visit the Supplier facilities unannounced to perform audits. Also, to audit any financial records in relation to the contract providing that the contract allows for a variable pricing arrangement.

22. The City or its authorized representative reserves the right to obtain all documentation deemed appropriate to verify the Supplier is meeting all the regulatory and specifications requirements.

23. Delivery trucks must be capable of providing their own means for offloading. The Supplier shall deliver the chemicals using equipment suitable for the specific location to allow them to unload and load without help (labor or equipment) from the site.

24. The Supplier shall be familiar with the locations of all the water plants, and power generating stations that are part of this contract, and to be aware of all conditions that may affect safe and expeditious delivery of the Bulk Gases.

25. The Suppliers vehicles shall be equipped with mobile telephones to allow the driver to communicate with the appropriate City personnel for such things as emergencies, notification of delivery problems.

26. Deliveries arriving at other than the designated times shown below without proper approval, regardless of the reason, may be directed to be returned the next business day at no additional cost to the City.

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Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

27. The deliveries to WTP shall be between the hours of 07:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday, unless prior approval has been obtained.

28. The facility is monitored and open 24 hours 7 days a week; however, after hours or emergency deliveries must be approved by City staff.

29. Driver shall possess a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver License with hazardous materials endorsement and are competent in the operation of the delivery equipment.

30. Unloading of Chemicals at the City’s WTP#2 shall be performed by the Supplier in the presence of a City authorized employee.

31. Emergency conditions encountered or observed by the Supplier on City site shall be reported immediately to the City.

32. Supplier’s delivery personnel shall comply with OSHA procedures during unloading at the plant site.

Supplier shall supply all required safety equipment for Suppliers delivery personnel.

33. The Supplier shall be primarily and directly responsible for complying with any safety, health, and/or notification provisions required under any federal, state, or local law regulations or rule applicable to any Hazardous Materials, including without limitation, any notification to workers, employees or other persons at the work property or concerning the work property, such as, without limitation, the MSDS requirements of EPCRA and notification requirement of OSHA.

34. Supplier shall not discharge, leak, or emit, or permit to be discharged, leaked, or emitted, any material into the atmosphere, ground, sewer system, or on any body of water, if that material does or may pollute or many contaminate the same, or may adversely affect the health, welfare or safety or persons, whether located on the Premises or elsewhere.

35. The consumption of Bulk Gases is subject to many variables, including seasonal demands, planned and unplanned outages and overall system performance. The City believes these estimates are valid, but they are based upon certain assumptions and are subject to revision at any time. The City cannot guarantee to maintain consumption at these rates.

36. Seasonal variation can be expected from plus or minus 30% from the indicated by the usage levels.

Florida Statute 286.011 and Statute 24(b), Article I of the State Constitution.

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Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

Section III. Special Conditions

A. Qualifications of Bidder.

This bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. In order to be considered, the firm must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Qualifications of Bidder:

a. The Bidder must be a provider currently doing business with the general public, currently serving a minimum of three (3) commercial accounts equal in size and scope to this bid/project and be properly licensed to do business in the State of Florida.

b. The Bidder, under its current business name, must also have a minimum of one (1) consecutive year of verifiable experience servicing commercial accounts equal in size and scope to this bid/project.

2. The Bidder shall submit the following information with their bid submittal:

a. List and provide a brief description of similar work satisfactorily completed with location, dates of contract, names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of owners by completing Attachment “K”, References.

b. List of equipment and facilities available to do the work.

c. List of personnel, by name and title, contemplated to perform the work. All delivery personnel shall have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

The determination on whether a Bidder is responsible or not shall be determined by the City. In order to be responsive, a Bidder must respond to the bid in accordance with all its requirements. The Bidder shall provide proof of qualification by furnishing copies of letters, certificates, and other pertinent information, which clearly document said qualifications. Failure to provide said documentation may be cause for deeming the Bidder either unresponsive or non-responsible and removing it from further consideration. This is a non-negotiable item.

B. Proprietary/Restrictive Specifications, Brand Name or Equal/Deviations.

Specifications listed herein describe the expected minimum standards. These specifications are intended to be descriptive in nature and are not intended to eliminate any Bidder from submitting a bid response.

Unless otherwise specified, the mention of a particular manufacturer’s brand name or number in the specifications does not imply that this particular good is the only one (1) that will be considered for purchase. This reference is intended solely to designate the type or quality of goods that will be acceptable. If a Bidder considers the specification contained herein to be proprietary or restrictive in nature, thus potentially resulting in reduced competition, they are urged to contact the Purchasing Division prior to the bid due date and time. Specifications which are unrelated to performance may be considered for deletion via addendum to the IFB solicitation document.

1. Equal offers will be considered and must include descriptive literature and/or specifications.

Failure to provide descriptive literature and/or specifications with equal offers will result in disqualification of the bid.

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Solicitation Number:

IFB 25/26-11

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

TERM CONTRACT

Due Date:

April 9, 2026

TITLE: BULK GAS-LIQUID OXYGEN FOR CITY’S WTP

2. The determination as to whether any alternate good or service is or is not equal shall be made solely by the City and such determination shall be final and binding upon all bidders. The City reserves the right to request and review additional information to make such a determination.

Although the City provides for the consideration of alternate bids, it reserves the right to make an award in the best interest of the City based upon responsiveness and responsibility. Award may not necessarily be given to the lowest bid offered upon an evaluation of responsiveness and responsibility.

3. The Bidder shall be responsible for reading very carefully, and understanding completely, the requirements and specifications of the items bid upon. Unless the bid is in response to a Brand Name or Equal” requirement, deviations from the specifications will only be considered if requested in writing prior to the date and time specified for receipt of bids. Deviations, if accepted, will be specifically addressed and issued an addendum. Any goods or services proposed that are not in compliance with the specifications will not be accepted.

C. Bidder’s Specifications and Not Bidding.

1. Each Bidder shall make accurate and clear statements in their bid response.

2. Where more than one (1) item is listed, any items not bid upon shall be indicated as “NO BID”.

D. Firm Prices.

Prices for goods and/or services covered in the specifications shall be firm; net delivered to the ordering Department/Division/Office, Free On-Board (F.O.B.) Destination, with the Bidder paying all delivery costs, and shall remain firm for the period of any agreement reached as a result of this solicitation. No additional fees or charges shall be accepted.

E. Estimated Quantities.

This IFB contains an estimated number of volume and/or transactions. Although said numbers reflect the City’s average volumes over the past year, the City cannot guarantee that such volume and/or transactions will be the actual amount required and/or purchased. Actual quantities may be more or may be less and the estimated number of volume and/or transactions contained herein in no way shall obligate the City to commit to said volume and/or transactions.

F. Term of the Agreement.

Vendor must agree to city’s terms and conditions. An Agreement may be awarded for a one (1) year term to begin upon approval and execution by the City; with the opportunity for additional one (1) year renewal periods when in the best interest of the City. Total contract length, including all renewals shall not exceed five (5) years.