Aqueous Ammonia

The City of Tampa Water Department is seeking a supplier for aqueous ammonia solution through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-P-00134, with a specific requirement for 44 tons of aqueous ammonia solution at 18.5-19.5% NH3 concentration. The procurement mandates that the chemical must meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60 and AWWA B306-22 requirements for drinking water treatment, with strict technical specifications for chemical composition and delivery protocols. Vendors must provide NSF-60 certification, submit comprehensive safety data sheets, and comply with detailed delivery requirements, including using dedicated aqua ammonia trucks and maintaining a "zero spillage" policy. The bid is scheduled to be opened on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. The contract period is two years, with potential renewal options for two additional two-year periods, and the City reserves the right to extend the contract unilaterally for up to three additional 30-day periods. Delivery expectations include fulfilling orders within 24 hours (or 5 hours for emergencies), with goods delivered FOB Destination to the Tampa Water Department.

The procurement emphasizes significant participation opportunities for Women/Minority Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), with potential bid discounts of 5% for Underutilized WMBEs (up to $20,000) and SLBEs (up to $10,000). The City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program actively encourages participation from diverse business ownership categories, including Black-owned, Hispanic-owned, Women-owned, Asian-owned, and Native American-owned firms. Bidders must complete detailed Diversity Management Initiative (DMI) forms and demonstrate good faith efforts in soliciting and including WMBE/SLBE subcontractors, with comprehensive guidelines for compliance. The total estimated contract value is $500,000, with specific provisions for breaking down work into economically feasible portions and supporting minority and small business participation. Vendors must submit mandatory documentation such as Form MBD-40 (Letter of Intent) and Form MBD-30 (Subcontractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payment Form) to ensure transparency and promote diverse business engagement. The procurement process includes rigorous review checklists to validate solicitation document quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with procurement standards.