Chemical, Sodium Hypochlorite

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB-24-214) for the procurement of Sodium Hypochlorite chemical and delivery services to various municipal locations, primarily the COSME water plant. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply approximately 2,000,000 gallons of Sodium Hypochlorite annually, with specific requirements including 12.5% available chlorine, compliance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B300, and NSF/ANSI 60 certification for potable water treatment. Vendors must demonstrate at least two years of experience providing Sodium Hypochlorite and possess financial stability to meet the contract requirements. The chemical delivery service mandates normal deliveries within 48 hours and emergency deliveries within 24 hours, with vendors responsible for pumping chemicals into storage tanks. Key procurement dates include a question deadline of June 25, 2024, and bid responses due by July 11, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The initial contract term will be three years, with potential for one additional renewal period matching the original term, subject to mutual agreement between the city and the selected vendor.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is structured as a non-exclusive agreement, allowing the City of St. Petersburg to simultaneously contract with multiple vendors if beneficial. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability insurance. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the city will pay for goods based on unit prices established in the agreement, with funding subject to annual budgetary appropriations. The procurement allows flexibility for the city to add or delete service locations during the contract term. Vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, and the city's financial obligations are limited to legally available funds after essential city services have been budgeted. The competitive bidding process emphasizes vendor qualifications, chemical specifications, and reliable delivery capabilities as key evaluation criteria.