Anhydrous Ammonia Supply and Pump out Services

The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP PR9120) for Anhydrous Ammonia Supply and Pump out Services to solicit qualified suppliers to deliver anhydrous ammonia and provide periodic onsite pump-out services at designated OUC storage tanks located at Stanton Unit 2 and Stanton Unit B. The procurement encompasses supply of two grades of anhydrous ammonia (C Grade and M Grade), pump-out services available at annual, semi-annual, or quarterly frequencies, hourly labor charges for weekday and weekend/holiday work, and related ancillary services. Bidders must submit detailed pricing per short ton for both ammonia grades, pump-out fees, reclaim fees for specified quantities, and portal-to-portal costs, with proposals allowing for optional fuel surcharges based on the Florida Department of Transportation Fuel and Bituminous Price Index and payment discount options. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least five years of verifiable experience with appropriate governmental licensing, a documented quality assurance program, no environmental violations within the past five years, acceptable OSHA safety records, acceptable financial status, properly trained and certified personnel, and a documented comprehensive employee and vehicle safety program. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience, responsiveness to requirements, safety and quality programs, financial soundness, and price. The proposal submission deadline is April 10, 2026 by 2:00 PM EST, with proposals to be opened publicly at 2:30 PM EST at OUC's Reliable Plaza facility located at 100 West Anderson Street, Orlando, Florida; questions and comments are due March 20, 2026, and addendum announcements will be issued by March 27, 2026.

The RFP does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, nor is there reference to existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration beyond the designated storage tanks at Stanton Unit 2 and Stanton Unit B. The contract will be awarded for an initial three-year period with two one-year renewal options at the election of the participating utilities, with pricing required to remain firm throughout the contract period, though escalation or de-escalation may be proposed using agreed-upon indices and methodologies with supporting documentation required 60 days prior to any annual effective date. No bid bond or payment and performance bond is required for this solicitation. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available solicitation documents; however, bidders should be prepared to submit comprehensive pricing schedules and financial documentation to demonstrate their financial soundness and capability to fulfill the contract obligations.