Industrial Grade Muriatic Acid (Hydrochloric Acid [HCl] 31. 5%)

Sarasota County is issuing a Quick Quote solicitation for the procurement of industrial grade muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid [HCl] 31.5%) for use at the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility. The county seeks twelve 55-gallon drums of muriatic acid to be used for membrane cleaning and general plant maintenance. The acid must meet specific concentration requirements of 31.5% ± 1.5% HCl with CAS number 7647-01-0, be supplied in liquid form with clear appearance, and be free of suspended solids. Delivery must occur Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5550 Lorraine Road, Sarasota, Florida 34241, with products delivered no more than fourteen days after receipt of a County Purchase Order. Bidders must provide all delivery equipment and personnel necessary to unload the drums and must submit responses electronically through the procurement portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scgov by May 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Questions must be submitted by May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The evaluation criteria prioritizes the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price, and bidders must submit a completed pricing proposal, No Lobby Affirmation, legal entity name, certificate of insurance with general and auto liability coverage of at least $1,000,000, and documentation of compliance with E-Verify requirements and Florida's Scrutinized Companies Lists.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises. All products supplied must be new and of the most current version, complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and must be properly labeled per Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standards with appropriate hazard markings compatible with muriatic acid storage requirements. Bidders must provide minimum references demonstrating experience providing the specified products using the reference form in OpenGov Procurement, and failure to provide references at submission may result in non-responsive status. The successful bidder's fee shall be on a Free On Board destination basis, inclusive of all costs including freight and delivery, with all materials warranted for one year from acceptance or the standard manufacturer warranty period, whichever is greater. The maximum total bid price is capped at $50,000, and while line item quantities represent estimated needs, the County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the unit price quoted during the 30-day period following award and potentially for up to one year following award, provided the vendor agrees to honor unit prices; however, under no circumstances may total purchases exceed $50,000.