The City of Coral Gables is seeking bids for Potable Water and Water Delivery Services via IFB 2026-035. This solicitation consists of contracting with a qualified and experienced Contractor to provide the City with bottled water and water dispenser units. The contractor must be readily available to provide the services outlined in this solicitation, in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) policies, procedures, and directives; Federal law, regulations, and executive orders; and State / Local law and regulations.
The Invitation for Bids (IFB) package may be downloaded by visiting INFOR Supplier Services webpage. Prospective bidders must register with INFOR, free-of-charge, to download the solicitation. A detailed user guide for the registration process may be downloaded by visiting the Procurement Division Supplier Services webpage.
Any prospective bidder who has received this solicitation by any means other than through INFOR must register immediately with INFOR to ensure it receives any addendum issued to this solicitation. Failure to acknowledge receipt of an addendum may result in disqualification of bid submitted.
SOLICITATIONS RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH INFOR. THIS INCLUDES RESPONSES TO INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFBs); REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS (RFPs); REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQs); and ANY OTHER FORMAL SOLICITATION.
A user guide for responding electronically to solicitations can be found by visiting the Infor Supplier Services webpage.
Any request for additional information or clarification must be received in writing through INFOR no later than, Monday November 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Bidders should not rely on any representations, statements or explanations other than those made in this IFB or in any written addendum to this IFB.
Electronic Bid responses for IFB No. 2026-035 will be received until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 2, 2026, via INFOR. The City of Coral Gables will not accept and will in no way be responsible for any bids received after the submittal deadline. The responsibility for submitting bids before the stated time and date is solely the responsibility of the Bidder.
The bid response must be signed and submitted electronically via INFOR.
Certified minority business enterprises (as defined in Florida Statutes §287.0943 and §288.703) and other minority or woman-owned enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. When applicable, program guidance related to FAR 19.202.-1 will apply. Information about program guidance can be found on federal acquisition resources.
Anticipated Schedule of Events:
Solicitation Advertisement Monday, November 9, 2026
Deadline for Questions Monday, November 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Submittal Deadline Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Award of bid will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, within a reasonable time after opening. However, the City reserves the right to consider other conditions, which may be in the best interest of the City. Bid must be firm for ninety (90) calendar days. The City reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time, reject any and/or all submittals, and waive any technicalities, irregularities or any other minor variations.