Chemical, Ferric Chloride

The City of St. Petersburg is soliciting bids (IFB-26-312) for the as-needed supply and delivery of ferric chloride to the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility located at 3800 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida. The contract involves bulk deliveries to two 10,000-gallon storage tanks, with an average order volume of approximately 3,200 gallons and an estimated annual usage of 108,800 gallons (roughly 306 dry tons). The solicitation was posted on August 11, 2026, with a response deadline of September 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Submissions must be made electronically via the OpenGov Procurement system. Bidders are required to provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount, which must be in the form of a certified or cashier's check. Upon award, the successful vendor must execute a written contract within ten calendar days and furnish performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract value. The contract includes specific provisions regarding subcontractor management, requiring the use of a Subcontractor Summary Worksheet and allowing for the substitution of subcontractors only under strictly defined circumstances, such as bankruptcy or unsatisfactory performance. Additionally, the City emphasizes Business Enterprise participation; if participation goals for Small Business, Minority Business, or Woman Business Enterprises are not met, vendors must submit a formal explanation of their good faith efforts.