Liquid Sodium Bisulfite Nominal 40%

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division is seeking bids for Liquid Sodium Bisulfite Nominal 40%, with an estimated annual usage of 40,000 gallons to be delivered on an as-needed basis to the Conserv I Water Reclamation Facility. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is a competitive procurement opportunity open to qualified vendors who can supply the chemical product meeting specific technical requirements. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for four additional twelve-month renewals, not to exceed a total of sixty months. The bid will be opened virtually on January 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for December 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the City's e-Procurement Portal, with paper responses being considered non-responsive. The City reserves the right to award the contract based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with flexibility to award on a per-item or per-group basis. Evaluation will consider pricing, which will be on a per-gallon basis, with all prices F.O.B. Destination and delivered to any City of Orlando Department.

Specific insurance requirements for bidders include Workers' Compensation, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and Commercial General Liability, with defined coverage limits. The solicitation requires bidders to complete various forms and certifications, including references, conflict of interest disclosure, and a human trafficking affidavit. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the bid appears open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and insurance requirements. The sodium bisulfite solution must be NSF/ANSI-60 Certified for potable water use, with a maximum usage of 50 mg/l. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the estimated annual usage of 40,000 gallons suggests a significant contract value. The product specifications indicate the chemical should be an aqueous solution containing 15-44% sodium bisulfite, with a clear to pale yellow appearance, and pH between 3.5 to 5.0. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to consistently deliver a high-quality product that meets the City of Orlando's precise technical requirements.