Liquid ferrous & ferric sulfate blend, dosing equip/serv-TC

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued Invitation for Bid #20-001/CC for the procurement of liquid ferrous and ferric sulfate blend, including dosing equipment and monitoring services for wastewater collection system odor control. The County seeks a responsive and responsible bidder to supply the chemical product in bulk truckload quantities of approximately 4,500 gallons per load, with the chemical meeting American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard ANSI/AWWA B402-06 specifications. Successful bidders must begin work within twenty-four hours of notification and have the chemical feed system operating within forty-five calendar days of contract award. The bid submission deadline was November 7, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with responses submitted to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department, Attention: Colleen Cardillo, 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415-3199. A post-award meeting must occur within five business days of notification, and pricing must be firm and fixed for ninety days from bid submission and remain firm for the initial twelve-month contract term. The contract shall be issued for a term of twelve months or until the estimated amount is expended, with an option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods upon mutual written agreement with no deviations from original terms and unit prices.

Successful bidders must provide evidence of Commercial General Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum), Business Auto Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum), and Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440, with Palm Beach County named as an additional insured. The Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program requirements apply, with Affirmative Procurement Initiatives waived; however, if subcontractors are utilized, applicable OEBO schedules must be submitted. A 5% local preference may be granted to bidders with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, contingent upon submission of a valid Business Tax Receipt and Certification of Business Location. The County is exempt from federal and state taxes and will provide an exemption certificate upon request. Palm Beach County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as necessary to meet actual requirements with no minimum order requirements imposed, and shall award this bid on an all-or-none, total offer basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with recommended awards publicly posted for five business days prior to final approval. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the procurement documents.