26-29 ITB Corrosion Inhibitor

RETURN TO: Purchasing Program Manager
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA)
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
DELIVER/MAIL TO: 206 South 6th Street INVITATION TO BID
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
and
COMMON CARRIER: 206 South 6th Street BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Contact: Nancy J. Palka
PurchasingManager@fpua.com Bid No: ITB 26-29
(772) 466-1600 x3272
Pre-Bid Conference Date: Bid Title:
N/A
ORTHO/POLYPHOSPHATE BLENDED LIQUID
(CORROSION INHIBITOR)
Pre-Bid Conference Location: Bid Opening Event Date and Time:
N/A FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 @ 11:30AM EST
Bid Openings shall ONLY be conducted via a Zoom
Meeting, see instructions, go to SECTION IV - Special
Terms and Conditions and Additional Instructions to
Bidders - Item No. 13.
If you need any reasonable accommodation for any type of
Sealed Bid Due Deadline Date & Time:
disability in order to participate in this procurement, please
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST contact this department as soon as possible.
I hereby certify that this bid is made without prior
Bidder Name:__________________________ understanding, agreement, or connection with any
corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid for the same
______________________________________
materials, supplies or equipment, and is in all respects fair
and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all
Mailing Address:________________________
conditions of this bid and certify that I am authorized to
sign this bid for the Bidder.
______________________________________
______________________________________ X ________________________________________
Authorized Signature (Manual)
Phone Number: Typed or Printed Name:
Fax Number: Title:
Delivery: FOB DESTINATION
E-Mail Address:
Delivery in ____________ days, After receipt of order
Bonds: N/A If returning as a "No Bid," please state reason:
ITB No. 26-29 Invitation to Bid and Bidder Acknowledgment

Cut along the outer border and affix this label to your sealed proposal envelope/box to
identify it as a "Sealed Proposal". Be sure to include the name of the company submitting
the proposal where requested.
SEALED BID - DO NOT OPEN
SEALED BID NO: ITB 26-29
PROPOSAL TITLE: Corrosion Inhibitor
DUE DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST
SUBMITTED BY:
(Name of Company)
_______________________________________________________________________
DELIVER TO:
FORT PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY
ATTN: PURCHASING PROGRAM MANAGER
206 South 6th Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Bid No. ITB 26-29 - CORROSION INHIBITOR
Table of Contents
SECTION I - SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK ............................................ 1
1. WORK OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................. 1
2. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 1
3. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS (COA) ......................................................................................... 1
4. PACKAGING .......................................................................................................................... 1
5. DELIVERY .............................................................................................................................. 2
6. REJECTION ............................................................................................................................ 2
7. SAFETY DATA SHEET ............................................................................................................. 2
8. REQUIRED SUBMISSION FORMS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ............................. 2
SECTION II - SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO
BIDDERS 4
1. ISSUANCE OF INVITATION TO BID (ITB) ............................................................................... 4
2. DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................................... 4
3. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 4
4. PRE-BID CONFERENCE .......................................................................................................... 4
5. CONTACT PROHIBITION ....................................................................................................... 5
6. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA ................................................................................................. 5
7. EXECUTION OF BID ............................................................................................................... 5
8. DOCUMENT SUBMISSION .................................................................................................... 6
9. BID SUBMITTAL FORMAT ..................................................................................................... 6
10. MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS ...................................................................... 7
11. PERFORMANCE .................................................................................................................... 7
12. SEALED BIDS DUE DATE DEADLINE ...................................................................................... 7
13. BID OPENING EVENT ............................................................................................................ 7
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BASED ON PASS/FAIL CRITERIA ................................................. 8
15. SELECTION ............................................................................................................................ 8
16. CONTRACT ............................................................................................................................ 8
17. TERMS AND EXTENSION OPTIONS ....................................................................................... 8
18. FEMA ADDENDUM to FPUA GENERAL TERMS AND CONSITIONS for FEMA REQUIRED CONTRACT
PROVISIONS, if applicable. - (does not apply to this Bid) .......................................................... 9
19. LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE EXCLUSION (does not apply to this Bid) .............................. 9
20. PRICING ................................................................................................................................ 9
21. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD ............................................................................................ 9
22. INQUIRIES/QUESTIONS ........................................................................................................ 9
SECTION III - REQUIRED LIMITS OF INSURANCE ................................................ 10
SECTION IV - GENERAL CONDITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ............ 12
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 12
2. ADDENDUM ....................................................................................................................... 12
3. DELAYS ............................................................................................................................... 12
4. REGISTRATION WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE ........................................... 12
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Bid No. ITB 26-29 - CORROSION INHIBITOR
5. NO BID ................................................................................................................................ 12
6. BID OPENING ...................................................................................................................... 12
7. TAXES ................................................................................................................................. 13
8. DISCOUNTS ........................................................................................................................ 13
9. QUANTITIES ........................................................................................................................ 13
10. MISTAKES ........................................................................................................................... 13
11. AWARD ............................................................................................................................... 13
12. DELIVERY ............................................................................................................................ 13
13. CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT AND/OR PURCHASE ORDER ................................................ 13
14. NO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ....................................................................... 13
15. INTERPRETATION OF REQUEST FOR BIDS .......................................................................... 13
16. INVOICING AND PAYMENT ................................................................................................ 14
17. ASSIGNMENT...................................................................................................................... 14
18. INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................ 14
19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST ...................................................................................................... 14
20. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 14
21. BIDDER'S REPRESENTATION .............................................................................................. 14
22. BIDDER'S SITE INSPECTION ................................................................................................ 15
23. BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT/OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE ............................................................. 15
24. W-9 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND CERTIFICATION FORM ........................... 15
25. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (DFW) ........................................................................................ 15
26. MINORITY/WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MWBE) ......................................... 15
27. EEO STATEMENT ................................................................................................................ 15
28. COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH .............................................. 15
29. GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTION ......................................................................................... 15
30. PATENTS AND ROYALTIES .................................................................................................. 15
31. ADVERTISING ..................................................................................................................... 16
32. DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDER .......................................................................................... 16
33. NO ADJUSTMENTS/CHANGES/DEVIATIONS ...................................................................... 16
34. DISPUTES ............................................................................................................................ 16
35. PUBLIC RECORDS ................................................................................................................ 16
36. TRADE SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL ................................................................. 16
37. BIDDER PREPARATION COSTS ............................................................................................ 17
38. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING .............................................................................................. 17
39. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES ...................................................................................................... 17
40. DISCRIMINATORY VENDORS & SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS ...................................... 17
41. RESPONSIBLE VENDOR DETERMINATION .......................................................................... 17
42. NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION ...................................................................................... 17
43. E-VERIFY REQUIRED ........................................................................................................... 18
SECTION V - SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS - LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE 19
1. DEFINITION ........................................................................................................................ 19
2. CERTIFICATION ................................................................................................................... 19
3. NON-LOCAL BUSINESS ....................................................................................................... 19
4. COMPETITIVE BID/PROPOSAL (Bid) - (SECOND CHANCE OFFER) ...................................... 19
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Bid No. ITB 26-29 - CORROSION INHIBITOR
5. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ................................................................................................ 19
6. NOTICE ............................................................................................................................... 20
7. WAIVER OF APPLICATION OF LOCAL PREFERENCE ............................................................ 20
8. COMPARISON OF QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 20
9. RECIPROCITY ...................................................................................................................... 20
SECTION VI - FORMS ........................................................................................ 21
BID RESPONSE FORM ............................................................................................................ 22
IRS FORM W-9 - TAXPAYER ID NUMBER AND CERTIFICATION ............................................ 23
BIDDER'S SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST ......................................................................................... 24
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM ........................................................................................... 25
AFFIDAVIT.............................................................................................................................. 26
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SECTION I - SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK
1. WORK OBJECTIVE
Supply approximately 125,400 lbs. per year (approximately 11,000 gallons) of Ortho/Polyphosphate
Blended Liquid (Corrosion Inhibitor) to Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) as required. The quantity
is a good faith estimate based on previous and/or anticipated usage. FPUA reserves the right to
purchase more or less than that quantity to conform to the actual need.
2. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Ortho/Polyphosphate Blended Liquid shall have an ortho/polyphosphate ratio of 50/50. The
product shall be a stable, colorless, clear liquid that is free of impurities. The product shall have a
neat pH of between 4.0 -7.0 and a specific gravity of 1.40 0.05. The product shall be ANSI/NSF
Standard 60, approved for use as a corrosion inhibitor in potable water.
3. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS (COA)
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) shall be provided with every delivery for each lot number delivered.
The COA must identify, at a minimum:
* product name
* lot number
* date of manufacture
* pH
* specific gravity
A typical COA for the Ortho/Polyphosphate Blended Liquid to be delivered, as a result of this bid must
be included in the bid package submission.
4. PACKAGING
The Ortho/Polyphosphate Blended Liquid shall be in plastic 275-gallon totes.
Each tote shall be labeled and identify, at a minimum:
* product manufacturer
* product name
* lot number
* product grade (NSF 60 approved)
* container weight
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5. DELIVERY
The delivery point (destination) shall be:
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA)
Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
715 South 25th Street
Fort Pierce, Florida 34947
* Delivery shall be made FOB Destination to the FPUA WTP
* FPUA shall provide a manned forklift for offloading
* Normal delivery hours will be between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday
6. REJECTION
FPUA reserves the right to reject, at vendor's expense, any shipment of Ortho/Polyphosphate Blended
Liquid which fails to meet the product packaging and/or chemical and physical requirements of this
specification.
7. SAFETY DATA SHEET
In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous
Communications CFR 1910.1200, any commodity delivered, as a result of this bid must be
accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and the current SDS must be provided with the bid
package.
8. REQUIRED SUBMISSION FORMS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are required to be provided (unless otherwise indicated on Bidder's
Submittal Checklist) by the vendor for submission and will be Administratively reviewed with a
PASS/FAIL to determine that all criteria have been met.
A. Bidder's Submittal Checklist - should be signed - see SECTION VI FORMS
The Bidder's Submittal Checklist includes all of the documents that must be provided, with
signature(s) when specified, with the exception(s) of those labeled as "Non-Mandatory" and/or
"optional" in order for the Bid Response to be fully compliant.
B. Registration with State of Florida Department of State - should provide a copy
Bidder should supply a copy of their company's State of Florida Annual Report, go to
www.sunbiz.org, for copy, if applicable.
* In accordance with Florida Statute 607.0505, each corporation, foreign corporation, or
alien business organization that transacts business in this state shall have and continuously
maintain in this state a registered office and a registered agent and shall file with the
Department of State. The awarded Bidder shall be registered with the Florida Department
of State, Division of Corporations.
C. Invitation to Bid and Bidder Acknowledgment - must be signed (PASS/FAIL)
This is the documents' first page (cover page), must be signed and submitted.
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D. All Bid Addendum(s) - must be signed (PASS/FAIL)
Must provide all Addendum(s), when issued. Must be signed.
E. Proof of Insurance - "proof copy" (PASS/FAIL)
Bidder shall submit a Certificate of Insurance (photocopy acceptable) indicating proof of bidder's
current coverages (current policy), see SECTION III - REQUIRED LIMITS OF INSURANCE.
* If bidder does not carry the required insurance(s), a letter from its insurance agent/broker
attesting that the bidder, if awarded the project, can obtain such insurance.
* Awarded bidder shall also provide to FPUA proof of Insurance for all Sub-contractor(s), if
applicable.
* The bidder must be the policy holder for all insurance coverage to be provided by the
successful bidder.
F. Safety Data Sheet - must provide copy (PASS/FAIL)
* Provide copy of current SDS, SECTION V - SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK - ITEM
NO. 7 - SAFETY DATA SHEET.
G. BID RESPONSE FORM - must be submitted and signed - (PASS/FAIL)
Bidder to provide:
* Price per pound
o Price per pound should be based on FPUA's need of approximately 125,400
pounds of Corrosion Inhibitor, annually.
* Extended total Price.
* Standard Package Quantity
* Minimum Order Quantity
* Number of days for delivery after receipt of order (ARO)
H. IRS Form W-9 - must be signed (PASS/FAIL)- see SECTION VI FORMS
I. Affidavit of Compliance with Section 287.138 Contracting with entities of foreign countries and
787.06 Civil actions by victims of human trafficking, Florida Statutes and Non-Collusion - must
be signed and notarized (PASS/FAIL) - see SECTION VI FORMS
J. Local Vendor Preference-Certification Statement - signed if submitting - not mandatory - if
vendor wishes to participate, must be signed - see SECTION VI FORMS - EXHIBIT L.
K. Drug-Free Workplace Form - must be signed if submitting - not mandatory - see SECTION VI
FORMS
L. Additional Data - optional
Any additional information that the bidder considers pertinent for consideration should be
included in a separate section of the bid.
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SECTION II - SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. ISSUANCE OF INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
ITB documents shall be publicly advertised in the local newspaper and shall also be posted to
www.DemandStar.com and www.FPUA.com.
2. DEFINITIONS
TERM DEFINITION
Bid and Proposal Words such as "bid" and "proposal" are interchangeable in
reference to all offers submitted by prospective proposers.
Bidder, Proposer, Vendor, Words such as "Bidder", "Proposer", "Vendor", "Firm" and
Firm, Contractor, "Contractor" are interchangeable in reference to all offers
Manufacturer submitted by prospective proposers.
Product(s) and Materials(s) Words sch as "product" and "material" are interchangeable
in reference to all offers submitted by prospective prospers.
Scope of Work, Scope of Phrases such as "Scope of Work" and "Scope of Services" are
Services interchangeable in reference to all offers submitted by
prospective proposers.
Price/Cost Words sch as "price" and "cost" are interchangeable in
reference to all offers submitted by prospective prospers.
Contract/Agreement Words sch as "Contract" and "Agreement" are
interchangeable in reference to all offers submitted by
prospective prospers.
May Indicates something that is not mandatory but permissible.
Shall/Must/Will Indicates a mandatory requirement. Failure to meet a
mandatory requirement may result in the rejection of a
proposal as non-responsive.
Should Indicates something that is recommended but not
mandatory. If the Proposer fails to provide recommended
information, FPUA may, at its sole discretion, ask the
Proposer to provide the information or evaluate the proposal
without the information.
3. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND REQUIREMENTS
No bonds are required.
4. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
No Pre-Bid conference is planned.
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Additional Instructions to Bidders

5. CONTACT PROHIBITION
All prospective bidders/proposers are hereby instructed not to contact any member of Fort Pierce
Utilities Authority or FPUA staff member other than the Purchasing Program Manager identified in
this Solicitation, or their designated Procurement staff member, regarding this solicitation package,
or their submittal package, FPUA's Intent to Award, or FPUA's Intent to Reject (if applicable) at any
time prior to the FORMAL AWARD for this project. Any such contact shall be cause for rejection of
your submittal.
6. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA
Any questions regarding this ITB shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Purchasing Manager
by the deadline stated herein at PurchasingManager@fpua.com. FPUA shall not be responsible for
interpretations given by any other FPUA employee or representatives. A list of all questions received
by FPUA and subsequent FPUA answers shall be distributed to all bidders and shall also be posted to
www.DemandStar.com and www.fpua.com.
* Responding Bidders are expected to raise any questions, exceptions, or additions they have
concerning the ITB document. If a respondent discovers any significant ambiguity, error,
conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other deficiency in this ITB, they should immediately notify
the Purchasing Program Manager of such error in writing, via e-mail, and request modification
or clarification of the ITB document.
* Any oral instructions given are not binding.
* FPUA will not respond to oral inquiries.
* It shall be the responsibility of the bidder, prior to submitting their bid, to determine if
addenda were issued, acknowledging same, and incorporating then into their bid submission.
Again, other than provided for in this ITB, any contact with any other FPUA staff or consultants, from
the date of issuance of this bid until the final selection, regarding this ITB, may be grounds for
disqualification from the ITB process.
7. EXECUTION OF BID
The Invitation to Bid and Bidder Acknowledgment cover sheet as well as the Bid Response Form
should contain a manual signature, in ink, of an authorized representative registered with the
Florida Department of State (or of someone authorized by such a person via affidavit or corporate
resolution), who has the legal ability to bind the Bidder in contractual obligations. If signed by
someone not listed as a company officer, then a copy of the affidavit or resolution giving contracting
signature authority to the signer must be forwarded with the Bid. The names of authorized
representatives are listed on the website http://www.sunbiz.org. FAILURE TO PROPERLY SIGN THE
BID MAY INVALIDATE SAME, AND IT MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD.
Bids must be typed or legibly printed in ink. All changes made by Bidder to any part of the bid
document must be initialed in ink. The original bid conditions, specifications and scope of work cannot
be changed or altered in any way. Altered bids will not be considered. Clarification of bids submitted
shall be in letter form, signed by the Bidder and attached to the bid submission document.
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