Chemical, 50% Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)

The City of St. Petersburg is soliciting bids from a qualified vendor to supply and deliver 50% sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) to three (3) Water Resource Facilities on an as-needed basis. All pricing shall include delivery.

The City currently operates three (3) sodium hydroxide storage tanks. The tank at the COSME Water Treatment Plant (WTP) has a storage capacity of 6,550 gallons, while the tanks at the Oberly and Washington Terrace Pump Stations each have a storage capacity of 1,050 gallons.

Deliveries to the COSME WTP shall be made in bulk quantities, with an average order volume of approximately 13 dry tons and an estimated annual usage of approximately 50 dry tons. Deliveries to the Oberly and Washington Terrace Pump Stations shall be made in mini-bulk quantities, with an average order volume of approximately 5 tons per delivery and a combined estimated annual usage of approximately 50 tons for both locations.

The City of St. Petersburg is accepting bids for Chemical, 50% Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda). The City will award to one vendor.

The Vendor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and documentation necessary to perform the services set forth in the scope.

• Vendor shall supply and deliver 50% sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) to the existing storage tanks located at the City of St Petersburg COSME Water Treatment Plant, located at 16015 Racetrack Road, Odessa, FL 33556, the Oberly Pump Station, located at 6198 66th St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709 and the Washington Terrace Pump Station, located at 2801 66th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 on an as-needed basis.
• Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that Vendor’s staff follow all established safety regulations pertaining to the work to be performed per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and/or City standards.
• Vendor shall ensure that drivers and vehicles are properly qualified for hazardous material transportation, including any required CDL endorsements, training, and safety requirements.
• Vendor shall ensure that all vehicles, equipment, and personnel used for delivery comply with applicable hazardous material transportation requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, and shall provide documentation of compliance upon request.
• Vendor shall own or have immediate access to chemicals, materials, equipment, and resources necessary to perform the services described in the Scope of Work.
• Vendor shall provide services without the use of subcontractors.

**Submittals must be uploaded utilizing the OpenGov Procurement website.** Submittals sent via email or delivered in-person will not be considered. Vendors must be registered within the OpenGov Procurement system in order to participate in City solicitations.

The initial term of the agreement will commence upon contract execution and will continue for a period of three (3) years. The City reserves the right to renew this agreement under the same terms and conditions for two (2) one (1) year periods at the end of the initial term, provided such renewal is mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing.

The contract will be awarded to the most qualified Vendor, per the evaluation criteria listed in the solicitation.

Performance and Payment Bond: If applicable, the annual bond amount will be equal to the one-year amount of a multi-year agreement. Bid Bonds: If applicable, must be uploaded with offeror's submittal prior to the solicitation close date.

The Vendor must provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement in accordance with the insurance requirements listed in the insurance section of the agreement. Failure to provide the required insurance within ten (10) days of contract execution may result in contract termination.

Vendors must furnish a reference list of at least three (3) customers for whom they have performed similar services.