Ferric Sulfate Supply and Delivery

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is requesting bids on ferric sulfate supply and delivery in Osceola County, Florida, with bids due June 18, 2026. Award will be made to the low bidder of the total of all line items.

Bidders must submit client references documenting at least three projects completed within the last five years, including contract amount, change orders, schedule performance, and a detailed description of services. Bidders must also specify delivery timeframes in days from order placement and provide manufacturer brand names and item references; samples will be furnished at no expense to the district.

Bidders must certify eligibility under the Buy Local or Veteran Small Business Program affidavit. Buy Local requires the business to be headquartered, maintain a manufacturing facility, or hold a principal office within Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, or Seminole County for at least six months prior to solicitation issuance, or have the owner or principal maintain primary residence in these counties. A valid local business license tax receipt is required. Veteran Small Business applicants must demonstrate ownership and control by veterans as defined in Section 502 of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, be domiciled in Florida, and be listed in the federal Database of Veteran-owned Businesses.

Bidders must complete and submit affidavits certifying that they are not owned by or controlled by governments of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria; are not organized under the laws of or principally based in these countries; and do not employ coercion in labor practices. A Conflict of Interest and Public Entity Crime Affidavit must also be submitted, disclosing all affiliations with other bidders and certifying no convictions of public entity crimes subsequent to July 1, 1989.

The awardee must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation with $1,000,000 Employer's Liability, and Umbrella Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Specialized coverages such as Pollution Liability of $1,000,000 may be required depending on the hazardous materials aspects of ferric sulfate handling. All insurance must be issued by companies authorized in Florida with AM Best ratings of A- or equivalent. Pricing must be firm and fixed, including all services and materials. Payment is made within thirty days net from invoice receipt via electronic EFT transfer. The district is exempt from federal excise and sales taxes.