Liquid Deicer

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number DOT-ITB-26-3010-SC for the procurement of Liquid Deicer, specifically potassium acetate in a 50% solution. The solicitation seeks bulk deliveries of approximately 3,850 to 4,400 gallons per load and 275-gallon IBC tote tank deliveries to five operational centers (Midway, Milton, Marianna, Panama City, and Ponce de Leon) and six warehouse locations across Florida (including Lake City, Chiefland, Perry, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville). The initial contract term is 12 months, with potential renewal options for up to three additional years, contingent upon mutual agreement and satisfactory performance. Technical questions were due by November 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with sealed bids required by November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The public bid opening is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM in Chipley, Florida, with the intended award posting on November 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Bidders must provide unit rates per gallon for bulk deliveries and per tote for tote deliveries, with the lowest bidder determined by the lowest grand total for each section. The Department reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors on a geographical or statewide basis.

Bidders must be actively registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and are subject to a 1% transaction fee on all payments. All respondents must submit a completed Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists, include an In-State Preference Form, and comply with E-Verify requirements. A 5% Florida in-state business preference will be applied to out-of-state bidders from states that do not grant reciprocal preference. The procurement is subject to annual legislative appropriation, and the Department retains the right to accept or reject any bids. In the most recent bid tabulation, Cryotech Deicing Technology was the sole bidder, with a grand total bid of $26,526.50 across all sections. Historical usage data shows significant variability in demand, ranging from zero gallons in some fiscal years to 27,720 gallons in the 2025-2026 period. The contract includes specific requirements for product quality, with all items mandated to be new, unused, and free from defects, accompanied by a minimum 90-day warranty against defective materials and workmanship.