Sodium Hydroxide

Pinellas County is seeking a contract for membrane-grade sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 23-0392-ITB. The procurement targets 25% and 50% liquid sodium hydroxide to be delivered to three county facilities: South Cross Bayou Wastewater Treatment Facility (4,000 gallons annually), Regional Treatment Facility (100,000 gallons annually), and Solid Waste Treatment Facility (70,000 gallons annually). Vendors must provide delivery capabilities for full tanker loads of 3,500 gallons and minimum deliveries of 500 gallons, with a required 48-hour delivery window. The initial contract term is 24 months, with options to extend for two additional 24-month periods. Bidders must meet stringent technical specifications, including compliance with ANSI/AWWA B501 standards and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 certification, and provide quarterly third-party laboratory testing. The bid submission deadline is April 20, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. EST, with written questions accepted until April 13, 2023. Evaluation criteria include pricing, delivery capabilities, technical compliance, and comprehensive documentation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the procurement documents. Pricing will be adjustable annually based on the Consumer Price Index, not to exceed 10%. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, with total liability reaching $4 million, including pollution legal liability insurance. The contract requires vendors to submit detailed documentation, including certificates of insurance, vendor references, a mandatory compliance affidavit, and an E-Verify affidavit. While specific award values are not directly stated, the annual procurement volumes suggest a significant contract value, with estimated annual quantities of 70,000 gallons at 50% concentration and 30,000 gallons at 25% concentration. The procurement appears structured to potentially support multiple vendors, with a percentage-based allocation of delivery volumes. Vendors must demonstrate strict safety protocols, environmental compliance, and the ability to meet the county's technical and logistical requirements for sodium hydroxide delivery.