SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · SARASOTA COUNTY

    Industrial Grade Muriatic Acid (Hydrochloric Acid [HCl] 31.5%)

    Issued by Sarasota County
    countyRFQSarasota CountySol. 259105
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due May 12, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 30, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Sarasota County
    county
    NAICS CODE
    424690
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Sarasota County seeks quotes for industrial grade muriatic acid (HCl 31.5%) under $50,000. Award to lowest responsive bidder. Submission requires references, licenses, insurance, and pricing proposal. One-time purchase with possible additional orders within one year.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    259105
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    April 30, 2026
    Due Date
    May 12, 2026
    NAICS Code
    424690AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Sarasota County
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Sarasota County

    Description

    Sarasota County is requesting quotes from bidders to provide industrial grade muriatic acid (Hydrochloric Acid [HCl] 31.5%).


    Background

    Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price.
    DO NOT submit a quote of more than $50,000.  In the event no responsive and responsible quotes are received under the quote threshold, the County may elect to cancel this Quick Quote and re-solicit using another procurement method. 

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2026-QQ-704
    • Department: Public Utilities
    • Department Head: Brooke Bailey (Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-05-08T14:00:00.000Z

    Submission Requirements

    • References/ Experience (required)

      Bidders must use the Reference Form provided to submit references meeting the requirements specified in the solicitation.  Only references provided using this form will be used to verify qualifications have been met.  Bidders who fail to complete and upload the provided reference form with their submittal may be found non-responsive.   

       

       

    • Licenses/ Certifications (required)

      License and Certification requirements are specified in the bid. License(s) must be active at time of bid opening. Certifications must be achieved prior to bid opening. Bidders who fail to submit proof of required licenses or certifications may be found non- responsive.

       
       

       

    • Pricing Proposal (required)

      Upload the completed Pricing Proposal.

    • No Lobby Affirmation (required)

      All bidders responding to Sarasota County solicitations must agree to contact only the Procurement contact designated in OpenGov regarding any active solicitation.
      By Confirming this below, bidder acknowledges the restrictions regarding contact with County staff and agrees to have no contact or communication with, or discuss any matter related in any way to any active Sarasota County solicitation, with any Sarasota County employees, elected officials, officers, their appointees or their agents other than the designated Procurement contact, and to abide by the restrictions outlined in the General Terms and Conditions of Solicitations and Purchase Orders. Bidders who fail to adhere to this requirement may be deemed non-responsible.

    • Provide the Legal Name of the entity submitting this bid. (required)
    • If you will be providing services under a fictitious name, enter that fictitious name (DBA) here:
    • Please provide a certificate of insurance (COI) with a general and auto liability with a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) (required)
    • What is this Quick Quote for? (required)
    • Does this Quick Quote require references? (required)
    • Does this Quick Quote require Licenses or Certifications to do the work? (required)
    • Does this QQ require insurance? (required)

      If so, please remember to attach the insurance requirements in the attachments section

    • Have you completed the QQ Products or Services Requirements form? (required)

      Please remember to complete all sections and attach in the attachments section

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Current Pricing/Supplier): Please provide the current pricing/supplier for the muriatic acid.

    A: The County previously purchased muriatic acid through a one-time purchase from Express Chem at a unit price of $535.00 per drum plus freight.


    Q (Previous bid tab): Please provide the previous bid tab results for our records.

    A: The County has not previously issued a solicitation for muriatic acid.


    Q (Term): is this a one time purchase?

    A: Yes, this is intended to be a one time purchase; however, please refer to the language under the Quick Quote (QQ) pricing table: "Line item quantities represent estimated needs. Sarasota County may at its sole discretion purchase additional quantities at the unit price quoted during the 30 day period following award of this Quick Quote. If the vendor is willing to honor unit prices after the initial 30 day period, the County may purchase additional quantities for up to one year following award of this Quick Quote. Under no circumstances may total purchases exceed $50,000.00."


    Key dates

    1. April 30, 2026Published
    2. May 12, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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