Hydrated Lime Slurry

The City of Brooksville, located in Hernando County, Florida, is seeking qualified contractors to provide hydrated lime slurry for wastewater plant sludge disinfection through Request for Proposal RFP-DPW-2025-0008. The procurement involves bulk delivery of hydrated lime slurry, with loads received approximately every other month, averaging 5,000 gallons per load. The contract will cover both the hydrated lime slurry supply and transportation to the wastewater treatment facility. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM, which is recommended but not mandatory. Potential bidders must submit questions by September 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM through BidNetDirect or email. Proposal submissions are due September 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a bid opening at the same time and an evaluation meeting set for September 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Bidders are required to submit one original proposal and three copies in a sealed envelope, including all necessary attachments such as bid forms, authorizations, certifications, and addenda acknowledgments.

The contract term is three years, with potential renewal for two additional one-year terms. The City of Brooksville will not require a minimum or maximum quantity purchase during the contract period and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, selecting the most advantageous proposal. Pricing must remain valid for 90 days after bid closing, and the city will not reimburse bidders for pre-award expenses. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must comply with various requirements including drug-free workplace certification and public entity crime disclosures. The procurement will follow standard municipal procedures and will require adherence to state and federal regulations. Specific pricing details and total contract value are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, but the recurring nature of the procurement suggests a potentially significant ongoing contract for the successful bidder, with deliveries occurring approximately every other month.