SLCo SHE133132-3 Electrolyte Replacement Powder - RFC

Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement, on behalf of Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Health Services, is requesting bids on electrolyte-replacement drink powders comparable to Gatorade or PowerAde formulations with bids due November 5, 2026 under RFC SLCo SHE133132-3. Mandatory sample submission before bid closing is a pass-fail requirement; failure to submit samples results in automatic bid rejection.

All powdered drink mixes must be individually pre-measured in packets designed to yield exactly 5 gallons of finished product when mixed with water, requiring no additional measuring by jail staff. Each bid must include at least two sugar-free flavor options with complete nutrition label information submitted for each proposed product. The County strongly discourages dyes or artificial colorants; products that cause noticeable temporary discoloration of mouth, lips, urine, or feces will be rejected. Sugar-free products need not match the exact vitamin profile of industry-standard sugar-free alternatives.

The estimated annual contract value is $5,000 over a six-year term effective upon execution, with no specified minimum or maximum purchase quantities. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of similar experience and provide three commercial references. All pricing must be submitted on a Pricing Schedule showing per-unit pricing and percentage discount off list price, with delivery FOB Destination, Freight Pre-Paid to 3415 S. 900 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119, required within 7 working days of order placement. Pricing must remain firm for the first two years; thereafter, contractors may request adjustments supported by neutral third-party market index documentation, capped at 2.5% per year occurring no more than once every 12 months.

Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contract is non-exclusive, and the County reserves the right to purchase from other sources during the term. Salt Lake County's preference system offers up to one point each for Employee Health Care Preference and Veterans and Companywide Hiring Preference, with a maximum of two preference points available; vendors must submit the Preference Certification Form with supporting documentation at proposal submission.