Chlorine Pool Shock

The State of Florida, specifically Hillsborough County, is soliciting a procurement for Chlorine Pool Shock through a Request for Proposals (RFP 26-P-00101) issued by the City of Tampa's Purchasing Department. The procurement seeks granular pool shock chlorine, to be supplied in 1-pound bags packaged 6 bags per box, with an estimated quantity requirement of 240 bags for use across various city and county departments. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system, with a proposal due date of January 26, 2026. Bidders must provide complete, itemized invoices reflecting prices specified on the purchase order, and all quotes must be firm and cannot be amended after bid opening. The resulting contract will be awarded for a one-year period, with the City reserving the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, and to adjust quantities without penalty. Deliverables must be shipped Freight on Board (FOB) Destination, with all shipping, handling, and freight charges included in the quote price.

The procurement does not include specific set-aside designations for small or local business enterprises, as indicated by the "NO_SLBE" designation in the documentation. Bidders must comply with federal and state laws, City of Tampa ordinances, and the City's Ethics Code, with specific insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability (minimum $1M per occurrence) and Automobile Liability (minimum $500,000 combined single limit for agreements valued at $100,000 or less). While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a standard municipal procurement process with payment anticipated approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance of materials. Vendors must also adhere to non-discrimination requirements and Florida Public Records Law, and maintain Worker's Compensation coverage as required by state law. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure integration requirements were explicitly noted in the provided documentation.