This Invitation to Bid is for annual requirements for Chlorine Gas in one-ton containers and Sulfur Dioxide in one-ton containers for the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida. Bidders must guarantee delivery to the City within five business days of order placement. Method of transportation must be in full compliance with EPA, DOT, OSHA and any additional prevailing regulation(s). Bidders must be Certified and agree to conduct a single session annual chlorine safety training class for 50 people per OSHA Hazard Awareness Level One Training Guidelines. Training will also include overview of Material Safety Data Sheets for chlorine. The City of Fernandina Beach will determine the time, date, and location on City property for the safety training and coordinate with successful bidder. Bidders agree to be able to remove chlorine containers from the City in an emergency with a maximum of one hour notification. The City reserves the right to hold one-ton containers for a period up to six months at a time without any additional payment required. Bidders assume all responsibility for containers at all times. Vendor distribution center shall be located within a 120 mile radius from 1180 S. 5th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL. The City of Fernandina Beach may inspect Bidders facilities for approval prior to awarding this contract. Estimated annual chlorine consumption is 100,000# delivery of 1-ton containers. 50-1-ton containers per year. Estimated annual sulfur dioxide consumption 40,000# delivery of 1-ton containers. 20-1-ton containers per year. The City of Fernandina Beach reserves the right to increase or decrease estimated annual quantities to meet additional or reduced requirements based on operations and/or the City’s 2025-2026 budget.
