Liquid ferrous-ferric sulfate blend, dosing equip/monitor, TC

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners issued Invitation for Bid #22-018/SM on November 29, 2021, to procure liquid ferrous and ferric sulfate blend, including dosing equipment and monitoring services for hydrogen sulfide odor control within the County's wastewater collection system. The chemical product must comply with American Water Works Association Standard ANSI/AWWA B402-06 and be delivered in bulk truckload quantities of approximately 4,500 gallons per load, with specified iron concentration ranges: total iron 10 to 10.5%, ferric iron 6.2 to 7.5%, and ferrous iron 3.0 to 3.8%. The successful bidder must begin work within twenty-four hours of notification and ensure the chemical feed operating system is operational within forty-five calendar days. Bidders must submit sealed responses by January 6, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department at 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, FL 33415. The successful bidder is responsible for equipment delivery, installation, demonstration, preventative maintenance, and monitoring services at no additional charge to the County. Award will be made on an all-or-none, total offer basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Required qualifications include evidence of Commercial General Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum per occurrence), Business Auto Liability Insurance ($500,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation Insurance per Florida Statute Chapter 440, as well as registration in the County's Vendor Self Service system for the bidder and all subcontractors.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types. The initial contract term is twelve months or until the estimated amount is expended, with an option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods subject to mutual written agreement and Board appropriation of funds. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the initial term and any renewal periods, with unit prices remaining constant throughout all renewal periods. The County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed and to add or delete service locations at no additional cost to the County. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. A post-award meeting with Water Utilities representatives must occur within five days of award notification. The specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.