3-2020 05 Bid Tabulation.xlsx

This is a bid tabulation document from the City of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for the procurement of 45 tons of bulk liquid zinc orthophosphate ("Carus 3280 or Approved Equal"). The solicitation was conducted electronically through the PennBid Program with bids due by August 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The contract offers two options: Option 1 provides a 12-month contract period for 43 tons at a base rate, while Option 2 extends to 18 months for the same quantity. The bid tabulation received three responsive bids from Carus LLC (formerly Carus Corporation), Shannon Chemical Corporation, and George S. Coyne Chemical Co., Inc. Public notices were published in the Bethlehem Press Newspaper and online beginning July 29, 2026, on two consecutive Wednesdays. The City of Bethlehem actively encouraged women and minority businesses to participate in this bidding opportunity.

The winning bid was submitted by Carus LLC at a total cost of $66,908.00, representing 100% of the average bid price and the lowest responsive bid. Shannon Chemical Corporation submitted a bid of $67,669.96 (98.87% of average), while George S. Coyne Chemical Co., Inc., submitted the highest bid at $79,064.20 (85.52% of average). For Option 1 (12-month contract), Carus LLC's unit price was $33,454.00 per ton, compared to $33,834.98 for Shannon Chemical and $39,115.05 for George S. Coyne. For Option 2 (18-month contract), pricing was $33,454.00 per ton for Carus LLC, $33,834.98 for Shannon Chemical, and $39,949.15 for George S. Coyne. No specific set-asides or incumbent information was documented in this tabulation.