Insurance_Requirments.pdf

This is an Insurance Requirements exhibit for Seminole County's Water Operations Division solicitation IFB-5137-25/LTT for the provision and delivery of bulk water softener grade solar salt. The county seeks a contractor to furnish NSF 60 Certified solar salt with an estimated annual requirement of 150-300 tons, delivered approximately 25 tons per month to the Markham Regional Water Treatment Plant in Sanford, Florida. The salt must meet strict specifications including a minimum 96.3% NaCl on a dry basis and maximum 3.0% moisture content. The solicitation requires submission of questions by December 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with proposals due January 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the county's electronic procurement portal. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, with bids remaining firm for 120 days following bid opening. The contract includes a three-year initial term with options for two additional one-year renewals at the county's discretion.

Bidders must maintain current insurance certifications and provide evidence of Florida business authority and three years of satisfactory past performance. The required insurance coverage includes Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with Employers' Liability of $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease aggregate, and $1,000,000 disease each employee; Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate with $2,000,000 products and completed operations and $1,000,000 personal and advertising injury; and Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Pricing will be established through unit costs submitted on the county's standard Bid Response Form with delivery costs included in quoted prices. Contractors must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements and federal compliance standards, particularly if the contract involves FEMA-related disaster funding. The county reserves the right to contract with multiple vendors and makes no guarantees regarding the volume of purchase orders during the contract term.