3-Chemical Specifications 2026-7 Updated.pdf

This document contains chemical specifications for water treatment plant chemicals required by the Mahanoy Township Authority in Pennsylvania for the year 2027. The specifications detail six primary chemical products: gas chlorine (Cl2) in 150-pound cylinders with an estimated yearly usage of 4,000 pounds and a minimum order of 1,000 pounds; hydrated lime (Ca(OH)2) in 50-pound bags with an estimated yearly usage of 12,000 pounds and a minimum order of 3,500 pounds; aluminum sulphate (alum) in liquid form supplied in 55-gallon drums or 275-gallon totes with an estimated yearly usage of 15,000 pounds and a minimum order of 3,000 pounds; sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in liquid form supplied in 55-gallon drums or 275-gallon totes with an estimated yearly usage of 5,000 pounds and a minimum order of 1,000 pounds; and zinc orthophosphate in liquid form supplied in 55-gallon drums or 275-gallon totes with an estimated yearly usage of 8,000 pounds and a minimum order of 2,500 pounds. Sealed bids are due on December 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. through the PennBid program, with public bid opening scheduled for 6:00 p.m. the same day at the Mahanoy Township Authority office in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.

Bid specifications include delivered pricing per pound for each chemical. The document does not indicate any small business or socioeconomic set-asides. Contract specifications reference Milard Lime or equivalent products, allowing for alternative suppliers meeting the stated technical requirements. All specification documents and contract materials are available at no cost through the PennBid platform. The Mahanoy Township Authority Board of Directors reserves the right to waive any informality in bidding or reject any or all proposals received.