Purchase and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite

Seminole County, Florida is seeking a contractor for the purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite for its water and wastewater treatment facilities. The solicitation involves procuring approximately 920,000 gallons of 12.5% available chlorine sodium hypochlorite solution annually, to be delivered to six different treatment plant locations including Southeast Regional, Indian Hills, Country Club, Markham Regional, Lynwood, and Greenwood facilities. The chemical must meet stringent technical specifications, specifically AWWA B300-10 standards and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for drinking water treatment chemicals, with bidders required to provide a certified analysis for each delivery detailing manufacturing date and chlorine percentage. The procurement will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, assessing the bidder's ability, capacity, skill, character, integrity, and performance history. Key solicitation dates include a deadline for questions on September 27, 2023, and bid responses due on October 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with delivery restrictions limited to Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. Delivery quantities must range between a minimum of 50 gallons and a maximum of 10,000 gallons per delivery, with the contractor responsible for spill cleanup and conducting annual safety training.

The contract term is three years with an option for two additional one-year renewals, and while no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation includes comprehensive federal compliance requirements, particularly related to FEMA funding and emergency management protocols. Contractors must comply with extensive federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, Clean Air Act, and Immigration and Naturalization Act, with mandatory E-Verify employment eligibility verification. The contractor will be required to maintain specific insurance coverage, provide emergency delivery capabilities within 24 hours, and adhere to strict security and delivery protocols including detailed driver identification and vehicle specifications. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the annual procurement volume of 920,000 gallons suggests a significant contract value. The solicitation also mandates that the successful vendor must provide annual safety training for county personnel, be responsible for tank cleaning, and maintain product quality consistent with the specified technical standards.