Chemical, Ferric Chloride

The City of St. Petersburg is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of ferric chloride on an as-needed basis to the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility under IFB-26-312, with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the OpenGov Procurement portal and questions due by August 27, 2026. The vendor must provide services without subcontractors and demonstrate Good Faith Efforts to achieve Business Enterprise participation.

The scope requires liquid ferric chloride at a concentration of 35–42% by weight, delivered in bulk quantities averaging approximately 3,200 gallons per order to tanks with a combined 20,000-gallon capacity. Estimated annual usage is approximately 108,800 gallons (306 dry tons). Vendors must possess all necessary licenses and certifications for hazardous material transportation, comply with OSHA standards, supply a Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheets with each shipment, provide 24-hour emergency contact service, furnish a dedicated account manager, and be responsible for all tank filling operations and spill remediation. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of two years' experience providing ferric chloride.

The initial contract term is three years from execution, with the City retaining the right to renew for two additional one-year periods under the same terms and conditions subject to mutual written agreement. Pricing shall be submitted on a per dry ton basis, including all furnishing, delivery, transportation, and handling costs. Unit prices remain firm for the initial twelve-month period; price adjustments thereafter require written justification and supporting documentation from either party.

The City reserves the right to award on a split-order, lump-sum, or individual item basis. Vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and pollution liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1 million per occurrence. A 5% bid bond and 100% performance bond are required. No pre-proposal conference is scheduled.