RFQ_WRS250636_Laboratory_Deionized_Water_System_-__Exhibit_B_-_Price_Proposal.xlsx

The document RFQ_WRS250636_Laboratory_Deionized_Water_System_-_Exhibit_B-_Price_Proposal.xlsx is a price proposal from the City of Ocala, Florida, for a Laboratory Deionized Water System maintenance contract through Request for Quotation (RFQ) #WRS/250636. The procurement involves the Water Quality Laboratory located at 4200 SE 24th St, Ocala, and seeks a vendor to provide maintenance and support for an existing deionized water system. Key deliverables include monthly water treatment of 800-1,200 gallons, semi-annual filter replacements (5 micron and 0.2 micron filters), and ensuring water quality meets Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater specifications. The contract has an initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewals, beginning October 1, 2025, with proposal submissions due by May 15, 2025, and the RFQ posted on May 1, 2025.

The annual estimated contract value involves approximately 13,000 gallons of deionized water, with pricing structured as a unit cost per gallon of water treatment, inclusive of routine maintenance and filter replacements. Vendor qualifications require a minimum of three years of experience with deionized water systems, and the vendor must perform at least 30% of work with their own forces, obtaining advance approval for any subcontractors. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability and $1,000,000 combined commercial automotive liability. Price increases for contract renewals are limited to 3% annually, justified by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendor is mentioned. Invoicing will be conducted monthly, with original invoices submitted to the Compliance Monitoring Division's Project Manager.