Corrosion Inhibitor

Volusia County Water Resources & Utilities Division is issuing an Invitation for Bid (ITB #26-B-60LS) for the supply of liquid blended ortho/polyphosphate corrosion inhibitor chemicals to control copper and lead concentrations in potable water across six water treatment facilities: Glen Abbey WTP, Breezewood WTP, Highland WTP, Four Towns WTP (collectively comprising the Southwest Interconnect system), Spruce Creek Fly-In WTP, and Halifax Plantation WTP. The procurement requires vendors to supply NSF-certified corrosion inhibitor products meeting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulatory approval standards, with an estimated total annual usage of 3,380 gallons—approximately 2,000 gallons in bulk delivery to Glen Abbey WTP and approximately 1,380 gallons in 30-gallon drums to the remaining five facilities. Vendors must provide comprehensive product information including technical specifications, shelf life data, total phosphate concentration, turbidity levels below 10 NTU, and polyphosphate to orthophosphate ratios, along with proposed dosage rates specific to each interconnect location and on-site field water testing services with expert consultation regarding lead and copper testing and monitoring. The contract will be awarded for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewals based on the lowest total estimated annual cost across all delivery locations, with pricing to include packaging, handling, freight, and drop shipment costs. Questions must be submitted by March 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM, responses are due April 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM via the County's electronic procurement portal, and a non-mandatory opening session will occur via Microsoft Teams on April 13, 2026. Vendors must furnish three water utility references documenting successful corrosion control implementation in potable water systems, comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements, and submit all required insurance policies, performance bonds, and certifications prior to contract execution.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific business classifications or disadvantaged enterprises; however, federal compliance requirements apply due to partial FEMA funding, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment. Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation with waiver of subrogation, commercial general liability with a $1,000,000 limit per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, auto liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit, and professional liability with $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, with Volusia County designated as an additional insured. All contractors must execute a Human Trafficking Attestation form certifying compliance with Florida Statutes Section 787.06, prohibiting the use of coercion for labor or services. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the solicitation materials. The County will provide payment within 20 business days of invoice receipt, with interest accrued on undisputed invoices unpaid after 30 days at a rate not to exceed 1% per month, and vendors may request annual price redeterminations based on documented increases in wages, fuel, or materials costs. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.