Liquid Polymer for South Water Reclamation Facility
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- Y25-132
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Kaitlin Kolhoff kaitlin.kolhoff@ocfl.net (407) 836-5438
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Orange County, Florida is seeking a liquid polymer supplier for its South Water Reclamation Facility through Invitation for Bids (IFB) Y25-132. The procurement is divided into two distinct lots: Lot A for Gravity Belt Thickener (GBT) and Belt Filter Press applications, and Lot B for Centrifuge applications. Bidders must participate in a mandatory pre-bid testing period between December 9, 2024, and January 31, 2025, to demonstrate polymer performance capabilities. The evaluation criteria focus on specific performance standards, including total solids capture rates (minimum 98% for GBT and 90% for BFP) and achieving target solids concentrations. Key submission deadlines include January 31, 2025, at 4:00 am EST for questions, and March 13, 2025, at 4:00 pm EST for electronic bid submissions through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Potential vendors must provide detailed documentation, including safety data sheets, references, and comply with various certifications such as E-Verify and drug-free workplace requirements. The contract will be a five-year term with the potential for renewal, with unit pricing per pound of liquid polymer and potential annual price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index.
The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Electronic submissions are required, with no provisions for manual or alternative submission methods. Bidders must create a free account on the OpenGov platform and complete a comprehensive testing process that includes both laboratory bench testing and full-scale field testing at the South Water Reclamation Facility in Orlando. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement suggests a significant ongoing requirement for liquid polymer across multiple wastewater treatment processes. The county is not obligated to purchase a minimum amount of product, providing flexibility in the contract terms. Technical support for the bidding process is available through multiple channels, including chat, email, and phone, with support hours from 7am to 10pm EST Monday through Friday. The contract includes standard provisions such as anti-human trafficking compliance and detailed invoicing procedures, indicating a comprehensive approach to the procurement process.
Opportunity text
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Orange County, Florida, henceforth referred to as the County is accepting sealed offers for Liquid Polymer for South Water Reclamation Facility (Y25-132)
Sealed offers for furnishing the above will be accepted up to 4:00 pm EST on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
NOTE: Respondents are required to submit responses electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Respondents shall not be permitted to hand-deliver, mail, telephone, fax or email offers.
Responses received after the submission deadline and/or transmitted outside of the designated OpenGov e-Procurement Platform shall be rejected.
Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal
The County is ONLY accepting electronic submissions using the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Respondents shall create a FREE account with OpenGov by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/login . Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic offer.
It is the respondent's responsibility to ensure they commence their upload efforts timely to meet the submission deadline. The County shall not be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence, including the respondent's network delays, bandwidth issues, internet outages, or technical difficulties.
OpenGov Technical Support
For Technical Support, respondent's can reach the OpenGov Service Desk:
Chat (preferred): Click the button in the lower right hand corner of the portal
Email: procurement-support@opengov.com
Phone: 1 (650) 336-7167 Hours: Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm EST
Timely Questions Regarding this Solicitation
The question and answer module of OpenGov IS being utilized for this solicitation. Timely questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in accordance with the deadline for questions: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 4:00 am EST. Respondents are instructed not to contact the initiating division directly.
Consideration for modification or alteration of the documents contained in this solicitation shall be requested during the specified question period, before the applicable deadline. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other Contract documents shall be considered binding. The County shall be bound by information and statements only when such statements are written and executed under the authority of the Manager, Procurement Division.
Answers for timely questions will be addressed in the OpenGov question and answer module or as an addenda to this solicitation depending on volume, participants are encouraged to subscribe as a follower and monitor all notifications. Beyond questions and answers, any and all modifications, clarifications, interpretations and supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum which, if issued, will be available for download. All addenda and questions/answers so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents and receipt shall be acknowledged as specified herein.
This provision exists solely for the convenience and administrative efficiency of Orange County. No respondent or other third party gains any rights by virtue of this provision or the application thereof, nor shall any respondent or third party have any standing to sue or cause of action arising there from.
Untimely questions are unable to be submitted in the question and answer module, thereafter respondents raising critical concerns must email kaitlin.kolhoff@ocfl.net. Critical clarifications may be made via addenda, however, untimely questions may not be considered.
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