Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Treatment for Orange County Utilities

Orange County, Florida is seeking a contractor for Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Treatment services for its utilities collection system through solicitation Y24-02-SS. The primary objective is to implement a biological additive treatment at selected points in the collection system to eliminate FOG, reduce maintenance costs, and prevent sewer system issues such as pipe capacity reduction and potential sanitary sewer overflows. The county requires a vendor with technological expertise in microbial bioaugmentation products capable of breaking down FOG within three months without negatively impacting biomass or National Pollutant Elimination Discharge System (NPDES) compliance parameters. The selected contractor will be responsible for technical evaluations, supplying biological additives and dosing equipment, maintaining and repairing equipment, and providing necessary reporting. Responses are due electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 5:00 PM EST on January 4, 2024, with no alternative submission methods permitted. Interested vendors must contact Kaitlin Kolhoff, the Contracting Agent, to determine if they meet the county's specific requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The county has noted that IN-PIPE Technology appears to be the current or sole provider of these specialized services, which suggests potential limited competition in this market. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the procurement involves comprehensive FOG treatment services including equipment supply, maintenance, and ongoing technical support. The electronic submission process requires vendors to upload files in common formats like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF, with strict requirements about file quality and accessibility. Respondents must ensure their submissions are uncorrupted and readable, with modifications to standard response forms potentially resulting in a non-responsive designation. Technical support for the submission process is available through the OpenGov Service Desk via chat, email, and phone during business hours.