226-20250825145604 HCUA.pdf

2025 dap

Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Executive Director of the Harrison County Utility Authority will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Utility Authority Office located at 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503, for furnishing chlorine and sulfur dioxide gas, for use at our Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Water Well Facilities. Electronic bid submissions are required. The term of the Contract will be for two (2) years, beginning October 20, 2025, with 1 additional year extension. Terms are to be mutually agreeable to both parties for the additional year extension.

Bidders will submit their bids on the form provided in the bid specification package by the Utility Authority. Failure to do so will disqualify the bidder. Bid forms including specifications and other details must be obtained through the Central Bidding Website www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids shall be submitted at www.centralbidding.com.

Bidder will be liable for all costs associated with obtaining / submitting bids. Any questions regarding should be directed to Marie Ostrander at mostrander@hcua-ms.us or 228-868-8752.

The Harrison County Utility Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any bid it deems advantageous. All bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the time set for receiving bids.

John Wilson, P.E.

Executive Director

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Publish: August 17, 2025 August 24, 2025 http://www.centralbidding.com/ http://www.centralbidding.com/ mailto:mostrander@hcua-ms.us

BID SPECIFICATIONS

LIQUEFIED CHLORINE AND SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS

FOR WASTEWATER AND WATER FACILITIES

It is the intent of the Harrison County Utility Authority (Authority) to establish a contract for furnishing and delivering chlorine and sulfur dioxide in liquid form on an as needed / will call basis for the term and quantities described herein to the Authority Wastewater and Water Facilities in accordance with the attached specifications. Quantities are estimated and do not imply or represent a commitment to purchase these quantities. Authority usage will be based on the specific needs of our facilities.

Contractor shall furnish all management, labor, components, materials, transportation, tools, and appurtenances necessary for the performance and completion of this contract in the manner called for by the terms and conditions herein and to the satisfaction of the Harrison County Utility Authority.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

This contract shall be administered by the Authority. Questions pertaining to the requests for bids, shall be directed to the Harrison County Utility Authority in writing, 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503, or email: mostrander@hcua-ms.us

QUALITY OF MATERIAL

Chlorine must conform to AWWA standard B301-4. It must also meet the following standards:

Component Basis Specification Purity volume % 99.5 min.

Moisture ppm by wt. 50 max.

Nonvolatile Matter (NVM) ppm by wt. 50 max.

Total Chloromethanes ppm by wt. 75 max.

Carbon Tetrachloride ppm by wt. 50 max.

Chloroform ppm by wt. 50 max.

The contractor shall submit an affidavit attesting that the liquid chlorine furnished under this contract shall meet the purity requirements.

Sulfur Dioxide must conform to AWWA standard B512-02

QUANTITY OF MATERIALS

The Contractor shall be prepared, to furnish and deliver, on an as needed basis, the following amounts, in specified cylinder sizes as follows: * See Attached Sheet

The amounts listed are estimates based on historical data. There is no guarantee that the Authority will purchase or use these amounts.

APPLICABLE LICENSES, LAWS, AND REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all applicable business licenses, hauling permits, and meet all EPA or state requirements required to fulfill this contract and shall comply with the laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the jurisdiction in which the work may be performed.

DELIVERY REQUEST

The Chlorine and Sulfur dioxide shall be delivered on an as needed / will call basis. Upon receiving an authorized telephone / faxed request, the Contractor shall complete delivery within 96 hours. In the event that a partial delivery is necessary the remaining items to make the order complete, must be delivered within 96 hours after the first delivery. The Authority reserves the right to reject any material ordered from the Contractor if delivered subsequent to the terms hereto necessitating the placing of such orders elsewhere, or if signs of chemical leak is evident.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS/LOCATIONS/TIME OF DELIVERY

The Contractor shall deliver the Chlorine and/or Sulfur Dioxide to the Authority Wastewater and Water Facilities.

All drivers must be trained in safe handling and delivery of Chlorine and/or Sulfur Dioxide.

All drivers must have a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and must be able to produce such on demand. All drivers must have completed a course in hazardous material handling.

The Contractor is responsible for any leak, spill, or property damage that may occur while delivering or unloading the Chlorine and/or Sulfur Dioxide.

Time of Delivery: Between 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except for the Authority observed holidays.

The Authority reserves the right to procure Chlorine and/or Sulfur Dioxide for emergency purposes from any party who can provide more prompt service without waiving or voiding any of the terms or conditions of this contract.

FAILURE TO MAKE DELIVERIES

In the event the Contractor fails to make delivery when ordered, in accordance with the terms specified herein, the Authority shall then have the right to procure Chlorine and/or Sulfur Dioxide on the open market or by contract, in which event, the extra cost of such material, above the contracted price, shall be charged against the Contractor and be deducted from any monies due or which may become due, to the Contractor.

ADDITIONAL BID REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall indemnify, protect, and save the Authority harmless from all losses, liens, suits, judgments, proceedings, including attorney's fees, of whatever nature arising out of the conduct and work or the failure of the Contractor to furnish materials and labor for the violation of any regulation, rule ordinance, statute, or law, and any failure to complete the execution of the work as herein specified and agreed.

The Contractor shall carry the necessary insurance as may be required by the Authority. Minimum insurance coverage shall be:

Coverage Occurrence General Aggregate

General Liability $1,000,000 $2,000,000

Automobile Liability $1,000,000 $1,000,000

Environmental Liability $1,000,000 $2,000,000

Workers Compensation $1,000,000 $1,000,000

Failure to comply with any requirement shall be grounds for termination.

Bidder shall provide information on its safety record for the past two (2) years, including information on spills, releases, injuries, and OSHA / Environmental violations / non-compliances.

Historical environmental and safety performance will be considered in the evaluation of bids.

Estimated HCUA CL2 and S02 Annual Consumption

Liquefied Chlorine Gas

Waste Water Plant Delivery Address Cylinder Size Estimated Annual # of

Cylinders

West Biloxi 370 Rosalie Maria 1 Ton 35

Keegan Bayou 336 Iroquois St. 1 Ton 35

South Gulfport 13762 Washington Ave 1 Ton 30

Long Beach / Pass 440 Fleitas Ave 1 Ton 14

Woolmarket 11631 Shorecrest Rd. 1 Ton 5

River Hills 16293 Old Highway 49 1 Ton 2

Water Well Delivery Address Cylinder Size Estimated Annual # of

Cylinders

Lakeview Tank & Well 17280 Lakeview Rd. 150 lb. 6

HWY 49 Tank & Well 21073 Hwy 49 150 lb. 6

Vidalia Well 6549 Vidalia Road 150 lb. 16

Cunningham Tank & Well 24387 Cunningham Rd. 1 Ton With 1200# Fill 16

S County Farm Tank & Well 13265 County Farm Rd. 150 lb. 60

Three Rivers Tank & Well 14081 Three Rivers Rd. 150 lb. 32

River Hills Well 16203 Old Hwy 49 150 lb. 0

N County Farm Tank & Well 15337 County Farm Rd. 150 lb. 16

Traditions Tank & Well Traditions Parkway 150 lb. 6

E Wortham Tank & Well 14360 E Wortham Rd. 1 Ton with 1200 lb. fill 2

Switzer Tank & Well 16714 Switzer Park Rd. 1 Ton with 1200 lb. fill 6

Horace Rushing Well 14327 Old Hwy 67 1 Ton with 1200 lb. fill 12

WoolMarket Tank & Well 6403 Woolmarket Rd. 1 Ton with 1200 lb. fill 6

Joe Husley Well 11720 Old Hwy 67 1 Ton with 1200 lb. fill 2

Liquefied Sulfur Dioxide Gas

Waste Water Plant Delivery Address Cylinder Size Estimated Annual # of

Cylinders

West Biloxi 370 Rosalie Maria 1 Ton 26

Keegan Bayou 336 Iroquois St. 1 Ton 18

South Gulfport 13762 Washington Ave 1 Ton 18

Long Beach / Pass 440 Fleitas Ave 1 Ton 16

WoolMarket 11631 Shorecrest Rd. 1 Ton 2

Traditions 13101 Pony Ranch Rd. 1 Ton 0

River Hills 16293 Old Highway 49 150 lb. 12

Vendor is responsible for providing tank valves that are compatible with Authority pressure regulators and connections. HCUA reserves the right to add or delete facilities from this list/contract, subject to facility operations.

Harrison County Utility Authority

Bid Pricing Form

Liquefied Chlorine Gas and Liquefied Sulfur Dioxide Gas

Bid Opening at 10:00 A.M. on September 10, 2025

Chlorine 1 Ton Cylinder

Unit Price: ____________________ X Estimated # of Annual Cylinders (121) = ________________ Total Extended Price

Chlorine 1 Ton Cylinder With 1200 lb. Fill

Unit Price: ____________________ X Estimated # of Annual Cylinders (44) = __________________ Total Extended Price

Sulfur Dioxide 1 Ton Cylinder

Unit Price: ____________________ X Estimated # of Annual Cylinders (80) = __________________ Total Extended Price

Chlorine 150 lb. Cylinder

Unit Price: ___________________ X Estimated # of Annual Cylinders (142) = _________________ Total Extended Price

Sulfur Dioxide 150 lb. Cylinder

Unit Price: ___________________ X Estimated # of Annual Cylinders (12) = __________________ Total Extended Price

TOTAL ANNUAL BID PRICE:

NOTE: Prices are all inclusive, include delivery costs, cylinder rental cost and so forth to all facilities.

Harrison County Utility Authority

Bid Pricing Signature Form

Liquid Chlorine and Liquid Sulfur Dioxide

Bid Opening at 10:00 A.M. on September 10, 2025

Bidder Information:

Company Name:

Address:

Responsible Officer:

(Name)

(Signature)