Title: Tablet, Granular & Liquid Chlorine Gas & Sodium Hypochlorite

Deadline: 6/28/2023 3:00 PM   (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Status: Awarded

Solicitation Number: ITB WS 49-23

Description: BID REQUIREMENTS
ITB WS 49-23
Tablet, Granular & Liquid Chlorine Gas & Sodium Hypochlorite
SPECIFICATIONS
Provide liquid chlorine, granulated chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, and chlorine tablets (delivered)
GENERAL
The intent of this solicitation is to enter into contract with a qualified vendor to provide liquid chlorine and other related products delivered to the Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Department.
The following is an “estimated” annual requirement for product(s) on the contract:
Liquid Chlorine Gas 1 ton Cylinders 16 each
Liquid Chlorine Gas 150 lb. Cylinders 700 each
Sodium Hypochlorite 275 gal. Totes 40 each
Calcium Hypochlorite, Granulated (HTH) 100 lb. Drums 30 each
Chlorine Tablets (3”) 50 lb. Pail 35 each
The quantities listed are approximate and represent the estimated requirements for a 12-month period. There is no obligation on the part of the County to purchase any part or all of the quantities listed. The County reserves the right to purchase more than or less than the quantities listed, depending upon actual requirements, during the life of the agreement.
• Please quote separately other size containers available for the above products.
• Okaloosa County reserves the right to add any size containers to the contract.
SPECIFICATIONS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Chlorine shall be prime commercial liquid chlorine, anhydrous, meeting Federal Spec MIL BB-C-120C, (and subsequent revision) and all state requirements for this quality. Product shall also meet or exceed ANSI/AWWA 9301-99, or subsequent revisions, and have current NSF 60 certifications.
2. All cylinders must be clean, in good safe condition, and valves must be in safe operating condition. Any cylinders found not meeting this requirement will not be accepted. Continued/repeated deliveries not meeting this requirement shall result in cancellation of this contract.
3. Delivery: All products will be delivered as follows:
a. Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite, Chlorine Tablets (3”), & Granulated Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH) products will be delivered to:
Okaloosa County Water & Sewer
Arbennie Pritchett WRF
250 Roberts Road
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547
Or
Okaloosa County Water & Sewer
Jerry D. Mitchem WRF at the Bob Sikes Industrial Park
5581 Fairchild Road
Crestview, FL 32539
b. Delivery of Liquid Chlorine Gas (1 Ton Cylinders) will be delivered to:
Okaloosa County Water & Sewer
Russell Stevenson WRF
3182 Hwy. 98
Mary Esther, FL 32569
c. Delivery of Liquid Chlorine Gas (150 lb. Cylinders) will be delivered to:
Okaloosa County Water & Sewer
1564 Percy Coleman Road
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547
Deliveries will be accepted Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All orders must be completely filled and delivered within five (5) working days from date of order.
4. Furnish one (1) copy of a list of emergency or disaster personnel to be contacted in the event of an emergency or any type disaster involving products or equipment sold to or furnished to Okaloosa County. The list of emergency personnel shall include the following:
a. Person or persons to be contacted
b. Telephone # (primary, alternate)
c. Response time to the Ft. Walton Beach, Niceville, & Crestview area from the vendor location.
d. Safety and training programs on the product offered by vendor for County employees.
e. Any other information that would be pertinent in handling any type of emergency involving bidder’s products or equipment.
5. DEPOSITS OR DEMERGE CHARGES – The County will not pay any deposit or demerge charges on any cylinders or drums. On each delivery, the truck delivering cylinders or drums will pick up empty cylinders or drums for each one that is being delivered. In no case will the cylinders or drums be picked up on a later date. Within sixty (60) days after the contract period has expired, the vendor will meet with the Water & Sewer Department and review the cylinders and drums that have not been returned.
6. The successful bidder shall be responsible for loading and/or unloading product(s) purchased under this bid. If the County employees and/or equipment assist in loading and/or unloading products, the successful bidder will be responsible for full payment of all actual claims submitted, injuries, damages, and liabilities to person(s) or property occasioned wholly or in part by the acts of omissions of the contract, his agent, officers, or employees.
7. The successful bidder will be responsible for any spills, leaks, or damages caused by bidders, employees, faulty cylinders, valves, etc., and responsible for proper clean up or any spill or leaks. Response time to leak(s), spill(s), shall be within twelve (12) hours after notification.
8. CONTRACT PERIOD – This contract shall become effective upon signatures by both parties and shall run through September 30, 2026. This contract may be renewed upon agreement by both parties for two (2) additional one-year periods. The current contract expires on September 30, 2023.
9. PRICE ESCALATION/DE-ESCALATION – No price adjustments may be made during the first twelve (12) months of this contract. Price increases/decreases will be considered if substantiated by the producer price index. Written notice of a request for price changes and proof to substantiate must be to the Okaloosa County Purchasing Department. Price firm for first 12 months period.

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