Liquid Deicer

The Florida Department of Transportation has issued an Invitation to Bid (DOT-ITB-27-3003-SC) to establish a 12-month contract for the procurement of Liquid Deicer, specifically Potassium Acetate in a 50% solution. The contract covers the as-needed delivery of the product to various FDOT operations centers and warehouse locations across Florida, including sites in Midway, Milton, Marianna, Ponce de Leon, Panama City, Lake City, Gainesville, Chiefland, Perry, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville. Deliveries are required in two formats: bulk loads with a minimum of 3,850 gallons per load and 275-gallon IBC tote tanks. All products must be new, unused, and free from defects affecting safety or serviceability. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the Department reserving the right to make awards by individual item, group of items, or on a geographical or statewide basis. A 5% price preference is available for vendors whose principal place of business is located within the state of Florida. Bidders must comply with several regulatory requirements, including E-Verify for employment eligibility and specific certifications regarding scrutinized companies and foreign countries of concern. Payments are processed through MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and are subject to a 1% transaction fee. Bids must be submitted in PDF format via email to D3.Purch@dot.state.fl.us no later than October 26, 2026, at 21:00:00Z, adhering to strict electronic submission guidelines regarding file size and subject lines.