123460-2026-SWB-37-2.pdf

This is Addendum No. 2 to an Invitation to Bid issued by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans for liquid polyphosphate supply under solicitation 2026-SWB-37. The addendum addresses vendor questions regarding product specifications and clarifies that approximately 1,000,000 pounds of liquid polyphosphate are required for potable water treatment, delivered via pneumatic tank trucks in minimum shipments of approximately 52,000 pounds every 4 to 6 weeks to the Carrollton Water Plant. The initial contract term is one year from execution with four one-year renewal options at the Board's discretion. The original bid due date of July 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST has been extended to July 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST, with the public bid opening rescheduled to July 31, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CST. Bidders must submit a one-quart sample prior to bid opening, NSF Standard 60 certification, completed bid forms, and typical analysis documentation; hard copy submissions only are accepted.

Pricing is F.O.B. Carrollton Water Plant and must remain firm for ninety days after bid opening, with potential price adjustments during renewal periods based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index when requested between ninety and one hundred twenty days prior to contract renewal. The Board reserves the right to order quantities up to one hundred percent above the estimated amount while guaranteeing a minimum order of at least ten percent of approximated quantities. This solicitation contains no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirement. The product must be NSF Standard 60 certified liquid polyphosphate containing 362 percent polyphosphate as PO4.