Purchase and Delivery of Liquid Aluminum Sulfate - Lake and Orange County

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking a supplier for the purchase and delivery of liquid aluminum sulfate through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 41310, which covers Lake and Orange County, Florida. The procurement specifically requires commercial quality liquid aluminum sulfate with 17% Al2O3 dry basis, meeting ANSI/AWWA Standard B403-09. Deliverables include liquid bulk chemical tank truck loads of approximately 4,500 gallons (12-13 tons dry) to be supplied on an "as-needed" basis. The primary objective is to support water treatment projects, particularly for capturing and settling phosphorus before discharging pumped waters to surface water bodies. Suppliers must provide tanker trucks with at least 100 feet of hose adaptable to the District's stations and be prepared to deliver to multiple sites within twenty miles of designated locations. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on June 17, 2025, and will be opened at the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with consideration given to the total bid cost per dry weight ton of aluminum sulfate.

The contract has an initial term of three years, with an option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to meet comprehensive delivery and quality specifications. The estimated annual budget for this project is $175,000, with delivery locations including three sites in the Lake Apopka North Shore Restoration Area. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the available documentation. Suppliers will need to demonstrate capability to deliver to multiple sites, maintain the specified chemical quality, and provide appropriate tanker truck infrastructure compatible with the District's receiving stations. The contract represents a significant opportunity for chemical supply vendors specializing in water treatment materials, with potential for a substantial multi-year engagement covering liquid aluminum sulfate procurement across Lake and Orange Counties in Florida.