Liquid Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide)

The City of Tampa's Water and Wastewater Departments are seeking bids for the procurement of Liquid Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-P-00362. The procurement involves approximately 12,960 tons of Liquid Caustic Soda to be delivered to the Hillsborough River Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Pump Station locations. Bidders must be manufacturers or authorized distributors of Liquid Caustic Soda and provide proof of National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 60 approval for potable water treatment. Pricing will be determined on a per-ton basis, F.O.B. delivered, calculated using a formula based on sodium oxide (Na20) content. The bid opening is scheduled for October 13, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting on September 22, 2025, at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. The contract term is two years, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods, and the City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods.

The procurement includes provisions for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) through the City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program. Contractors must complete specific documentation, including the DMI-40 Form (Letter of Intent) and DMI-30 Form (Payment Package), to demonstrate compliance with local diversity initiatives. Prime contractors are required to provide detailed information about SLBE subcontractors, including scope of work, total cost, and percentage of the total contract amount. The City requires bidders to comply with various requirements, including specific insurance provisions, Florida public records laws, and local ordinances. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a significant quantity of chemical product for water treatment purposes. Contractors must also adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard requirements, providing comprehensive Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the chemical product.