2026040 Ammonium Sulfate Supply Services

Tampa Bay Water, a regional water supply authority serving Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties, has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2026040 for Ammonium Sulfate Supply Services. The procurement seeks to establish a three-year contract for furnishing and delivering a 39% liquid Ammonium Sulfate solution to multiple water treatment facilities, with an estimated annual quantity of 1,610,000 gallons. The bid submission deadline is set for December 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with a public bid opening at 3:30 p.m. EST the same day. Bidders must provide NSF/ANSI 60 certification, submit detailed reference lists, and comply with comprehensive insurance and documentation requirements. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract including provisions for price escalation and de-escalation. Inquiries must be submitted through the e-procurement portal by November 12, 2025, and no pre-bid conference will be held.

The contract includes a cooperative purchasing provision allowing other Florida government entities to utilize the agreement. Bidders must submit extensive documentation, including business licenses, regulatory action reports, OSHA injury logs, and certificates of analysis for the chemical product. The bid price form comprises two line items: primary delivery of Liquid Ammonium Sulfate and split delivery charges. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the contract allows for potential price adjustments with original bid prices remaining firm for one year and subsequent adjustments permitted once per calendar year based on documented cost changes. The contract duration is three years from the date of execution through September 30, 2027, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the annual quantity of 1,610,000 gallons suggests a significant procurement value for the regional water supply authority.