Inventory Chloride

This solicitation is for the procurement of inventory chloride to support various departments within the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida. The specific product sought is AE 1915 Bellacide in a quantity of twelve pails, with delivery required on a freight on board (FOB) destination basis, meaning all shipping, handling, and freight charges must be included in the quoted price. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing that cannot be amended after the bid opening, and all materials must be delivered within timeframes specified in the technical specifications. The solicitation was posted on January 20, 2026, with proposals due by February 9, 2026, through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system. The award will be made via City of Tampa Purchase Order for a one-year contract period, and the City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total, or to reject any and all quotes and cancel the solicitation without penalty. Bidders offering alternate products must submit detailed product specifications and document all differences from the specified product, with the City retaining final determination of product equivalency.

This solicitation does not contain set-aside designations or restrictions specifically limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or other categories of organizations. However, all bidders must comply with standard City of Tampa requirements, including adherence to Florida Public Records Law, the City's Ethics Code, non-discrimination requirements, and comprehensive insurance requirements with a minimum Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence. Awardees must utilize the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility and maintain detailed invoicing with itemized costs and extended pricing. Payment will be made approximately thirty days after receipt and acceptance of materials and correct invoices. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials provided.