Water and Wastewater Chemicals

Toho Water Authority is conducting a competitive bid solicitation for water and wastewater chemicals through a two-phase reverse auction process in Osceola County, Florida. The procurement covers five chemical groups with specific annual usage requirements: Ammonium Sulfate (25,000 gallons), Sulfuric Acid (22,000 gallons), Liquid Carbon Dioxide (100,000 gallons), Liquid Oxygen (100,000 gallons), and Aluminum Sulfate (25,000 gallons). Unpriced technical proposals are due by 2:00 PM on August 19, 2025, through the Bonfirehub platform, with the final reverse auction scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Chemical deliveries will be made to multiple locations including Sun Bridge Water Treatment Plant, Harmony Water Treatment Plant, and Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, with specific delivery requirements for bulk tanker loads. The procurement process includes an initial technical proposal phase followed by a formal bid invitation, eBridge Bid System training, and a competitive reverse auction to determine the final supplier.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Current pricing information reveals existing contractor rates from vendors like NexAir (oxygen at $0.97, carbon dioxide from $0.38 to $7.90) and Brenntag Mid South (sulfuric acid at $5.50 per gallon). Hawkins Water Treatment Group Inc. has provided pricing for ammonium sulfate at $5.50 and aluminum sulfate at $3.25 per gallon. Payment terms are net 45 days from invoice receipt, with no bid bond or performance bond required for this solicitation. The eBridge electronic bidding platform will be used, with suppliers required to pay a 3% transaction fee on the final awarded purchase price. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers significant annual chemical volumes across multiple treatment facilities, suggesting a substantial contract value for the selected chemical suppliers.