Liquid Ferric Sulfate

The City of Tampa is seeking bids for Liquid Ferric Sulfate for the David L Tippin Water Treatment Plant through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-P-00083. The procurement involves acquiring approximately 18,000 tons of Liquid Ferric Sulfate annually, delivered to 7125 North 30th Street, Tampa, FL. Specific technical requirements mandate that the chemical must be NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified, meet AWWA Standard B406-12, and be suitable for potable water treatment. Bidders must provide a certified chemical analysis, current customer list, NSF 60 approval documentation, and their ferric sulfate storage terminal address. The bid will be received until 4:00 pm on March 4, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the water treatment facility. The contract period is two years, with potential for two additional two-year renewals, and the City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the City retaining the right to adjust quantities without penalty.

The procurement includes robust Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) provisions, encouraging participation from Minority and Women Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE). While no specific participation percentages are mandated, the City offers potential bid discounts (5% for U-WMBEs up to $20,000 and for SLBEs up to $10,000). Bidders must complete various compliance forms, including a Good Faith Effort Compliance Plan (GFECP) and a Letter of Intent form documenting subcontractor involvement. The total estimated contract value is $5,000,000, with the procurement classified as a goods-related service. Prospective vendors must adhere to strict occupational safety requirements, including providing comprehensive Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that meet OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. The City emphasizes diversity and inclusion, requiring detailed documentation of subcontractor payments and business ownership demographics through forms like the DMI Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payment Form.