Liquid Carbon Dioxide

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed bids for an annual contract to supply liquid carbon dioxide through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #Y24-137-TF. The procurement is specifically for the Orange County Utilities Water Division, targeting an annual estimated quantity of 12,000,000 pounds of liquid carbon dioxide with delivery required within three calendar days after order receipt. The liquid carbon dioxide must meet stringent quality specifications, including National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approval for potable water use and a minimum purity of 99.95%, with suppliers required to provide a weight certificate. Electronic bids must be submitted through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST, with potential bidders required to submit any questions by November 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM EST. The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential for four additional one-year renewals, subject to mutual agreement and performance. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing to remain firm during the initial contract period and potential price adjustments in renewal years based on the Producer Price Index, not exceeding 4% without specific authorization.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with several administrative requirements, including providing a drug-free workplace certification and completing a relationship disclosure form. Vendors must also maintain specified insurance coverage to be considered responsive. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the annual estimated procurement volume of 12,000,000 pounds suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement is structured as an as-needed contract, meaning actual purchase volumes may vary. Technical support for the bidding process is available through the OpenGov platform, with assistance accessible via chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747) during business hours. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are mentioned beyond the technical specifications for liquid carbon dioxide.