Deicer Pellets

The Florida Department of Transportation has issued an Invitation to Bid, solicitation number DOT-ITB-27-3004-SC, to establish a 12-month contract for the procurement of 97% Anhydrous Sodium Acetate deicer pellets on an as-needed basis. The contract involves two distinct delivery formats: bulk 1000kg bags to be delivered to specific operations centers in Midway, Milton, Marianna, Ponce de Leon, and Panama City, and small 50-55 lb bags to be delivered to warehouses in Lake City, Gainesville, Chiefland, Perry, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville. All products must be new, unused, clean, and free from defects. The basis for award is the lowest bidder for each individual section, and multiple contracts may be awarded. While unit prices must include all purchase costs, freight and transport costs are not included in the bid price and will be reimbursed at the actual documented cost per order. Bidders must adhere to strict submission requirements, providing bids in PDF format via email with a specific subject line and a single attachment not exceeding 25MB. Required documentation includes a bid price sheet, an invitation to bid registration form, and several mandatory certifications, such as the Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists pursuant to Florida Statutes and the Foreign Country of Concern Attestation. Vendors must be actively registered in the MyFlorida MarketPlace system, and all payments are subject to an MFMP transaction fee. The Department reserves the right to conduct on-site reviews of bidder facilities and qualifications to verify management, financial, and operational capabilities prior to contract execution. Additionally, all vendors must comply with Title VI Nondiscrimination provisions and Florida Public Records Law.