Countywide Chemicals

As requested by the Public Utilities Water Division (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Invitation to Bid (hereinafter, “ITB”) with the intent of obtaining bid submittals from interested and qualified Bidders in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated or attached.

This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor(s) to provide chemicals to the water, wastewater and parks and recreational facilities throughout Collier County.

Historically, County departments have spent approximately **$4,000,000**; however, this may not be indicative of future buying patterns.

Vendors shall provide the chemicals, inclusive of all storage tanks, charges and fees (including fuel surcharges) quoted on the bid, to the Division for the period identified in the scope of work. The County reserves the right to add additional delivery locations during the term of the resultant agreement(s).

Technical Specifications

• Vendors must comply with specifications as identified on the attached Chemical Specification Sheets, including standard and emergency deliveries.
• Consider the County Departments as a “keep fill” or “empty out” customer with a minimum of four-hour notice prior to delivery.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on all initial chemical deliveries, and any time thereafter when a chemical change occurs or as requested.
• Provide technical and safety assistance as requested by the County and as described on chemical sheets.
• Test and performance data on chemicals identified by the County.
• Semi Annual Business Reviews, along with usage reports, with Site Managers.

Bid Schedule

A unit price will be submitted by the Vendor(s) for all chemicals they can supply that are listed. All chemical unit prices submitted shall be fully inclusive of any and all costs associated with providing the product, including any applicable tariffs, import duties, governmental assessments, fuel, etc.

Delivery

Deliveries must be scheduled a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the County’s need. Shipments shall be received between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, within eight (8) business days after verbal receipt of the order from the County.

All bids shall be submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. The County will not accept paper bids submitted via mail or in person delivery.

The contract term, if an award(s) is made, is intended to be for four (4) years with one (1) one (1) year renewal option.

It is the intent of Collier County to award to the lowest, responsive and responsible Bidder(s) that represents the best value to the County. For the purposes of determining the winning bidder, the County will select the Bidder with the lowest price per line item.

Bidders are required to be enrolled in the E-Verify program at the time of submission of the bid.

All prices will remain firm for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days from the date of bid opening.