123460-2026-SWB-38-2.pdf

This is an addendum to an Invitation to Bid issued by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans for Zinc Orthophosphate Solution under ITB 2026-SWB-38. The addendum, dated July 16, 2026, corrects the solicitation number and constitutes a single-page modification to the original bidding documents. Bids are due July 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST, with public bid opening scheduled for 11:30 a.m. CST at the Board's Procurement Conference Room located at 625 St. Joseph Street. The solicitation covers the supply of 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, 900 Lamarque Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114. The product must meet AWWA Standard No. B506-18 and carry NSF Standard 60 certification. The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, with continuation available on a month-to-month basis for up to three months following expiration pending termination notice.

The Board guarantees a minimum purchase of 10 percent of estimated quantities (approximately 11,000 pounds) while reserving the right to order up to 100 percent above estimated quantities. Pricing shall remain firm for 90 days following bid opening and through contract effective dates. Contractors may request price adjustments between 90 and 120 days prior to contract renewal using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index methodology, subject to Board approval. Delivery is F.O.B. to the specified location between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with required 24-hour advance notice. Bidders must submit NSF certification, typical analysis forms, and affidavits addressing conflict of interest, convicted felon status, non-collusion, and non-solicitation. 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. Written questions were due July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST, with responses provided on July 16, 2026.