Liquid Deicer (Addendum 1).pdf

This is an addendum to a Florida Department of Transportation solicitation for liquid deicer (potassium acetate, 50% solution) to establish a 12-month contract. The department seeks competitive bids for bulk delivery of minimum 3,850 gallons per load and/or 275-gallon IBC tote tanks to multiple Florida Department of Transportation operations centers and warehouses statewide, including facilities in Midway, Milton, Marianna, Ponce de Leon, Panama City, Lake City, Gainesville, Chiefland, Perry, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville. The contract is divided into six sections with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1,855 to 4,400 gallons per section, plus one-time training sessions at three locations. Technical questions are due October 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with bids due October 26, 2026, and a public bid opening scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Chipley office. The intended award decision will be posted October 19, 2026. The contract term is 12 months effective upon award, with renewal options available for up to three years or the original contract term, whichever is longer, subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance. No pre-bid conference will be held.

Bidders must submit firm pricing per gallon by section, with freight costs pre-paid by the vendor and actual charges reimbursed separately. A 5% in-state price preference applies to vendors whose principal place of business is located in Florida. A 90-day warranty is required against defective workmanship and failure to meet industry performance standards. Multiple awards may be made with the lowest responsible and responsive bid per section determining the award. All payments are subject to a 1% MyFloridaMarketPlace transaction fee. Bidders must register in Florida MyFloridaMarketPlace and submit electronic bids to D3.Purch@dot.state.fl.us. Contract compliance includes mandatory E-Verify employment verification and annual legislative appropriation authority.