RFQ25_8429_OQ_Hypochlorite_Tanks_Bid_Tab.xlsx

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ25 8429 OQ) issued by the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) for the procurement of sodium hypochlorite storage tanks for the Kirkman Water Treatment Plant in Orlando, Florida. The solicitation requires the acquisition of three polyethylene tanks: one 3,100-gallon tank and two 1,000-gallon tanks designed for indoor chemical storage. The tanks must be constructed of high-density cross-linked polyethylene with secondary containment capacity of 115% of the inner tank's volume, capable of storing sodium hypochlorite at a maximum concentration of 15% and temperatures up to 130F. The RFQ was released on June 3, 2025, with quotes due on June 17, 2025, by 2:00 pm local time. Two prospective suppliers responded to the solicitation, with Carl Eric Johnson, Inc. recommended for contract award based on being the lowest, most responsive, and responsible proposal.

The pricing for the tanks ranged from $63,242.00 (Carl Eric Johnson, Inc.) to $83,021.40 (HD Supply, Inc. d/b/a USABlueBook), both including a two-year warranty. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. The contract term will extend from the effective date through final completion and satisfaction of the warranty period. Both bidders demonstrated compliance with business and technical requirements, including submission of necessary forms such as Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes, Dispute Disclosure, Florida Business License, and other standard documentation. The tanks are intended to support the existing infrastructure of the Kirkman Water Treatment Plant system, with delivery specified as FOB destination, prepaid and allowed.