123460-2026-SWB-38-1.pdf

This is an Addendum to an Invitation to Bid issued by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans for ITB 123460-2026-SWB-38 concerning the supply of Zinc Orthophosphate solution. The addendum, dated July 16, 2026, addresses vendor questions submitted prior to the bid due date of July 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. The solicitation seeks approximately 110,000 pounds of liquid zinc orthophosphate solution with estimated regular delivery of six 300-gallon totes per month to the Algiers Water Plant. The product must meet AWWA Standard No. B506-18 and NSF Standard 60 certification. The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, and the Board guarantees a minimum purchase of 10 percent of estimated quantities while reserving the right to order up to 100 percent above estimates. Delivery is F.O.B. to the Algiers Water Plant between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with 24-hour advance notice required.

The addendum clarifies that no bonds are required for this bid. The current supplier is Sterling Water Technologies at $2.3556 per pound of phosphate. Regarding product specifications, the Board will accept either Chloride or Sulfate-based zinc orthophosphate formulations. The Board corrected its earlier specification and clarified that only two totes per order will be accepted, rather than the six totes initially referenced. Pricing shall remain firm for 90 days following bid opening, with contractors eligible to request price adjustments between 90 and 120 days prior to contract renewal using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index methodology, subject to Board approval. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000/$2,000,000, and errors and omissions insurance of $1,000,000/$2,000,000.