Provision of rock salt

Tohopekaliga Water Authority (Toho), the largest water, wastewater, and reclaimed water service provider in Osceola County, Florida, with service areas extending into Orange and Polk counties, is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB-26-012) for the furnishing, bulk pneumatic delivery, and unloading of high-purity, treatment-grade sodium chloride (NaCl) suitable for potable water treatment applications and ion exchange resin regeneration at Toho's water treatment facilities. The sodium chloride must meet or exceed AWWA B200 standards with strict specifications for chemical composition, trace metals, impurities, and physical properties, including a calcium-to-magnesium ratio between 3.5:1 and 5.0:1. The estimated annual quantity is 5,000 tons, with deliveries required within five working days of order placement to three facility locations: Parkway (2100 Lepic Lane, Kissimmee), WTP1 (70 10th Street, Saint Cloud), and WTP4 (3201 Kissimmee Park Road). All pricing must be quoted on a per-ton basis, freight prepaid and FOB Destination, representing fully delivered costs inclusive of packing, handling, shipping, and taxes. Bidders must provide a minimum of three and maximum of five relevant references from similar work performed within the past five years and submit all required attachments including affidavits of non-collusion, E-Verify certification, drug-free workplace compliance forms, and anti-human trafficking affidavits. The question deadline is March 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with bids due on March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM via the Bonfire electronic portal. The initial contract term runs from execution through September 30, 2029, with two optional one-year renewal periods and a supplemental 90-day extension option available at Toho's discretion.

The procurement is subject to Florida vendor eligibility requirements, including E-Verify registration, public entity crime certifications, and compliance with scrutiny regarding boycotts of Israel and operations in Cuba or Syria, along with compliance with discriminatory vendor and antitrust violator lists. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation; however, all vendors must meet mandatory compliance certifications and demonstrate financial capability to perform. The contractor must procure Commercial General Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 and name Toho as additional insured, while complying with all federal, state, and local laws including OSHA and DOT regulations. Toho reserves the right to reject all bids, conduct audits to determine contractor capability within 60 days of execution, and terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for cause with five business days' notice. The contractor must maintain adequate product stock with stated lead times and guarantee all products as new and first-quality with a one-year warranty. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is provided in the solicitation; however, the estimated annual quantity of 5,000 tons suggests a substantial annual contract value that would be determined through competitive bidding.