Hypochlorite Tanks

The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ25 PR8429) for the procurement of sodium hypochlorite storage tanks for the Kirkman Water Treatment Plant (WTP) located in Orlando, Florida. The solicitation requires the acquisition of three polyethylene tanks: one 3,100-gallon tank and two 1,000-gallon tanks, specifically designed for indoor chemical storage. The tanks must be constructed of high-density cross-linked polyethylene with a secondary containment capacity of 115% of the inner tank's volume, capable of storing sodium hypochlorite at a maximum concentration of 15% and temperatures up to 130°F. Technical specifications include detailed requirements for materials, construction, connections, and accessories, with a mandatory two-year warranty. The RFQ was issued on June 3, 2025, with quotes due on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, by 2:00 pm local time. Potential suppliers can submit quotes via VendorLink or email to the buyer of record, Jon McLester. Bidders are required to complete the attached Excel pricing spreadsheet, which includes line items for tank units, warranty, and estimated freight costs.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for sodium hypochlorite storage tanks. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the tanks are intended to support the existing infrastructure of the Kirkman Water Treatment Plant system. The pricing attachment includes provisions for potential payment discounts of 1%, 2%, or 3% if paid within specified timeframes, suggesting flexibility in payment terms. Delivery is specified as FOB destination, prepaid and allowed, with vendors expected to provide unit pricing and lead times for the tanks. Although no specific total contract value was disclosed, the solicitation involves the procurement of three specialized chemical storage tanks with associated warranty and delivery requirements. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical capability to manufacture tanks meeting the precise specifications outlined in the RFQ documentation.