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August 31, 2022

INVITATION TO BID

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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Purchase of Water Treatment and Water Reclamation Chemicals on an Annual Contract with two (2) Option(s) to Renew for the Department of Water Resources.

Bid Submittal Date and Location:

Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL# and Company Name. Bids will be received until 2:50 P.M. local time on September 15, 2022, at the Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division – 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any bid received after this date and time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. Apparent bid results will be available the following business day on our website www.gwinnettcounty.com.

Instruction on Submitting Questions:

Questions regarding bids should be directed to Brittany Bryant, Purchasing Associate II, at Brittany.Bryant@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling 770-822-7759, no later than 3:00PM September 08, 2022.

Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. All bids should be submitted in duplicate.

Successful contractors will be required to meet insurance requirements. The Insurance Company should be authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department and must have an A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher.

Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.

The written bid documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

Award will be made to the contractor(s) submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed in its best interest. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety. Gwinnett County reserves the option to negotiate terms, conditions and pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) at its discretion.

Award notification will be posted after award on the County website, www.gwinnettcounty.com and companies submitting a bid will be notified via email.

We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.

Brittany Bryant Brittany Bryant Purchasing Associate II

The following pages should be returned in duplicate as your bid: Compliance Sheets, Pages 6-29 Bid Schedule, Pages 30-32 References, Page 33 Contractor Affidavit, Page 34 Code of Ethics, Page 35 http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/ mailto:Brittany.Bryant@GwinnettCounty.com

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL OF YOUR COMPANY FROM COMMODITY LISTING.

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Buyer Initials: BB

IF YOU DESIRE TO SUBMIT A "NO BID" IN RESPONSE TO THIS PACKAGE, PLEASE INDICATE BY CHECKING ONE OR

MORE OF THE REASONS LISTED BELOW AND EXPLAIN.

Do not offer this product or service; remove us from your bidder's list for this item only.

Specifications too "tight"; geared toward one brand or manufacturer only.

Specifications are unclear.

Unable to meet specifications

Unable to meet bond requirements

Unable to meet insurance requirements

Our schedule would not permit us to perform.

Insufficient time to respond.

Other

COMPANY NAME

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

SIGNATURE

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I. SCOPE

The intent of this contract is to obtain pricing for Water Treatment and Water Reclamation Chemicals on an Annual Contract. Suppliers may submit pricing for one, multiple, or all chemicals. Pricing may be submitted for a twelve-month contract with two (2) additional one- year period.

II. REQUIREMENTS

A. All items should meet item “00. Requirements” of the Compliance Sheets below, as well as the individual specifications for that specific item. If there is a conflict between the “00. Requirements” and the individual specifications then the individual specifications take precedent.

B. Quantities listed are estimated based on historical usage and no guarantee as to amounts to be purchased is implied.

C. Gwinnett County will order product on an “as-needed” basis.

D. Technical services shall be provided by the supplier upon request as detailed in “00. Requirements” of the Compliance Sheets below.

E. Unit Pricing:

1. All prices shall be FOB Destination Pre-Paid and Allowed to various county delivery addresses.

F. Successful supplier shall be required to supply Gwinnett County with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on chemical, as detailed in the Compliance Sheets below.

G. Samples: When requested, suppliers must supply samples of proposed products at no cost to Gwinnett County for evaluation by Gwinnett County to determine specification compliance. Costs for such analyses will be borne by Gwinnett County. During the contract period, samples may be collected and analyzed by Gwinnett County upon delivery to determine specification compliance. Shipments that do not meet specifications will be rejected, and all cost for shipment, analysis, and removal/clean out will be the responsibility of the supplier. Samples should be delivered no later than five business days from request.

H. Delivery:

1. Clean up of spills that occur during delivery shall be the responsibility of the supplier.

2. Only quantities specifically ordered for each location will be accepted due to storage vessel size or other on- site limitations.

3. No partial deliveries will be accepted without prior approval.

4. Each delivery must be signed by an attendant at the delivery site. Each delivery ticket must reflect the actual amount of product delivered at that site. It is the supplier’s responsibility to measure the amount being delivered to each location. Each location must be invoiced separately.

5. All prices shall be FOB Destination Pre-Paid and Allowed to various county delivery addresses.

I. Due to the extreme importance of these materials to the efficient operation of the Gwinnett County operations, each bidder must confirm with supplier that they can supply/allocate material to Gwinnett County prior to submitting a bid.

J. Termination for Cause: The County may terminate this agreement for cause upon ten days prior written notice to the contractor of the contractor’s default in the performance of any term of this agreement. Such termination shall be without prejudice to any of the County’s rights or remedies by law.

K. Termination for Convenience: The County may terminate this agreement for its convenience at any time upon 30 days written notice to the contractor. In the event of the County’s termination of this agreement for convenience, the contractor will be paid for those services actually performed. Partially completed performance of the agreement will be compensated based upon a signed statement of completion to be submitted by the contractor, which shall itemize each element of performance.

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III. SPECIFICATIONS

See the tabular specifications on the following pages for requirements in the following categories:

a. Standards and Certifications – This section contains references to AWWA, NSF, ASTM, and other standards and certifications required to be met for the various products.

b. Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities – This section contains the name of the facility that may order and receive the chemical, and a projected quantity that is provided for reference only. Actual quantities will differ from the quantities provided, and some chemicals may not be ordered at all. Refer to the Delivery Locations table for facility addresses and contact information.

c. Material Specifications – This section contains requirements for chemical concentrations, purities, exceptions to standards, and other specifics of the product to be delivered.

d. Supplier Requirements – This section contains delivery requirements, submittal requirements, and other items incumbent upon the supplier to provide.

e. Testing, Verification & Payment – This section contains verification methods for delivered quantities, labeling requirements, sampling and testing requirements and options, payment terms, and other related information.

f. Compliance Sheets - Each numbered specification line item contains a field for “Comply” and one for

“Exception”. Check the “Comply” field if the specification WILL BE complied with, without any exceptions.

Check the “Exception” field if the specification WILL NOT BE complied with and provide an attached explanation of the requested exception. Exceptions will be evaluated by Gwinnett County staff and may be cause for rejection of the bid if the exception will cause a performance issue or other unacceptable condition in the opinion of Gwinnett County.

IV. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

The following abbreviations and acronyms are used in the product specifications:

ARV Air Release Valve

ASTM ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing & Materials)

AWWA American Water Works Association

FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FOB Freight On Board (prepaid and allowed)

FP Filter Plant (Water Production)

GCDWR Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources

NSF NSF International (formerly National Sanitation Foundation) ppm Parts per Million

PS Pump Station (Water Reclamation)

SCADA Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition

SDS Safety Data Sheets (formerly Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDS)

USDOT United States Department of Transportation

WRC Water Resources Center

WRF Water Reclamation Facility

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V. DELIVERY LOCATIONS

Delivery locations are listed below.

Note: Suppliers qualifying their bid by requiring minimum delivery orders may be deemed non-responsive.

Facility Street Address City

Alcovy River Pump Station 1344 Highway 29 Lawrenceville

Azalea ARV Azalea Drive and Buford Drive Lawrenceville

Bailey Road Pump Station 120 Hillside Bend Crossing Lawrenceville

Beaver Ruin Pump Station 3530 Cruse Road Lawrenceville

Bermuda Road Pump Station 2859 North Deshong Road Stone Mountain

Brooks Rd Pump Station 1180 Brooks Road Lawrenceville

Brookwood HS Pump Station 1330 Holly Brook Road Snellville

Campbell Road Pump Station 1245 Misty Valley Court Dacula

Chandler Road Pump Station 578 Leaflet Ives Drive Lawrenceville

Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility 6556 Plant Drive Norcross

Dacula Road Pump Station 1183 Dacula Road Dacula

F. Wayne Hill Water Resource Center One Water Way Buford

Fairmont Pump Station 2505 Merrion Park Dacula

Hebron Church Pump Station 190 Hebron Church Road Dacula

Hog Mountain Pump Station 2910 Old Fountain Road Dacula

Ivey Creek Pump Station One Water Way Buford

Jim Moore Road Pump Station 3501 Jim Moore Road Dacula

Lanier Filter Plant 2601 Buford Dam Rd Buford

Level Creek Pump Station 5138 Settles Bridge Rd. Suwanee

Lower Big Haynes Pump Station 2680 Centerville Rosebud Rd Loganville

Mulberry Pump Station 1575 Turtle Pond Drive Snellville

N F Peachtree Creek Pump Station 6782 Crescent Drive Norcross

N F Plantation Pump Station 1359 Hillside Drive Snellville

NBC Pump Station 2735 Springdale Rd Snellville

NCI Pump Station 4858 River Hollow Run Norcross

New Hope Road Pump Station Dolostone Way Dacula

Norris Lake Pump Station 4298 McCord Livesey Road Lithonia

Parker Woods 1 Pump Station 1761 Pucketts Drive Lilburn

Patterson Pump Station 152 Arnold Rd Lawrenceville

Shoal Creek Filter Plant 1755 Buford Dam Road Buford

Stanley Road Pump Station 532 Village Broad Street Dacula

Suwanee Creek Pump Station 1758 Peachtree Ind. Blvd. Suwanee

Trotters Ridge Pump Station 2888 Ross Road Snellville

Wolf Creek Pump Station 4511 Jones Bridge Road Norcross

Yellow River Water Reclamation Facility 858 Tom Smith Road Lilburn

Supplier Name

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID.

COMPLIANCE SHEETS

00. General Requirements Comply Exception

1 Standards and Certifications

1.1 Follow specific requirements included herein.

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1

Projected quantities are for reference only and are based on historical use, where data is available. Actual quantities will vary. Facilities will order at their discretion on an as-needed basis, depending on use and storage capabilities.

2.2 Refer to the Delivery Locations table for addresses of each facility expected to receive chemicals.

3 Material Specifications

3.1

Follow specific requirements included herein for each chemical. Chemicals are generally intended for use in potable water treatment and wastewater reclamation.

3.2

If product is specified to meet NSF 60, certify proof using an accredited certification organization in accordance with NSF/ANSI 60, Drinking Water Chemicals - Health Effects. Certification should be submitted with bid.

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1

All prices are FOB destination pre-paid and allowed, delivered to the locations included herein for each chemical. This means shipping is included in the bid amount and will not be charged separately. Also, the goods remain in the supplier's ownership until they are off-loaded at the destination.

4.2 Where applicable, comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

4.3

Delivery is between 7:00 am - 3:00 pm during normal business days only (No County holidays nor weekend deliveries except for emergencies declared by

GCDWR).

4.4

Clean up all spills that occur during delivery of chemicals. Notify facility personnel of any spills. Notify facility personnel if any chemical reaches a storm drain or other on-site conveyance system.

4.5

If the bulk delivery truck's prior content was a chemical other than the one to be delivered, thoroughly clean out the truck's tank(s) and verify that no cross-contamination has occurred.

4.6

Upon request of GCDWR facility staff, provide technical services not to exceed 8 man-hours per location per year. Include technical services in bid prices. No separate payment for technical services will be made. Additional technical services may be required for certain chemicals. Any such additional services and compensation therefor will be called out for the applicable chemicals in their respective specifications.

4.7

After each order is placed, email bill of lading, security seal numbers, driver information including legible copy of driver's license, and certificate of analysis (including specific gravity and pH) to the Plant Manager who placed the order.

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00. General Requirements (continued) Comply Exception

4.8

Upon each delivery provide a bill of lading, certificate of analysis (including specific gravity and pH), NSF Certification (if delivering to a water treatment or distribution facility), and Safety Data Sheets for each chemical to each location where it will be delivered.

4.9

Note that GCDWR plant personnel will not assist delivery drivers by operating any equipment on or associated with the delivery truck, nor by providing fittings or hoses, compressed air, or containment materials for leaks of any size.

4.10

When requested, provide samples of chemicals to be tested by GCDWR. Include cost of samples in the bid cost for chemicals. No separate payment for samples will be made. GCDWR will bear the cost of testing and analysis.

4.11 Only the quantities ordered at each site will be accepted.

4.12 Suppliers qualifying their bid by requiring minimum delivery orders may be deemed non-responsive.

4.13

Submit a list of three (3) references where purchase of comparable size and scope has been completed, listing customer name, address, brief description of project, and contact person name, email address, and phone number.

4.14

Individuals, firms, and businesses seeking an award of a contract may not initiate nor continue any verbal or written communications regarding a solicitation with any County officer, elected official, or employee or other County representative without permission of the Purchasing Associate named in the solicitation between the date of the issuance of the solicitation and the date of the final contract award by the Board of Commissioners. Violations will be reviewed by the Purchasing Director. If it is determined that such communication has occurred and has compromised the competitive process, the offer submitted by the individual, firm, or business may be disqualified from consideration of award.

4.15

Indicate any requested exceptions to specifications by checking the appropriate box to the right of the specification. If the bidder intends to meet the specification, indicate this in the appropriate column ("Comply") to the right. If any requested exceptions are indicated in the columns to the right ("Exception") elaborate on the nature of the exception(s). Attach additional sheets as necessary to convey the details of all requested exceptions to these specifications. At the discretion of GCDWR, exceptions to the specifications may be cause for rejection of bids.

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00. General Requirements (continued) Comply Exception 5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Follow specific requirements included herein.

5.2

Samples of delivered chemical may be taken by GCDWR and analyzed at GCDWR expense. Shipments that do not meet specifications will be rejected, and all costs for shipment, analysis, and removal/clean-out of tanks and other equipment will be charged to the supplier.

5.3

Obtain the signature of the attendant at the delivery site on the delivery ticket.

Show the actual amount of product delivered on the delivery ticket. Invoice each delivery location separately.

5.4 Provide the delivery driver's valid commercial driver's license to the attendant upon arrival to the delivery site. Provide current contact information for the dispatcher.

5.5

Missing or damaged seals on tankers and containers may be cause for rejection of any delivery. In some cases, seal numbers will be required to be sent to the delivery location prior to shipment. Products with seal numbers not meeting this transmittal will be rejected.

5.6

All bulk chemical deliveries must weigh in and out on GCDWR truck scales (if available). If any discrepancy exists between the delivery ticket(s) and the measured quantity by GCDWR (net on-site weight or change in bulk tank level) the measured quantity will be used for payment.

5.7

Submit invoices at the awarded unit price(s) with signed receipt tickets showing the quantity received. Show date received, GCDWR order number and GCDWR contract number on the invoice.

In an effort to reduce paper consumption, if a No Bid is being submitted on a particular chemical, the following Compliance Sheets for that chemical should not be returned as part of your bid.

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1. Liquid Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B501-19 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Provide certification following AWWA B501-19 Section 4.3.2 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published).

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 F. Wayne Hill WRC 275,000 gallons

2.2 Yellow River WRF 35,000 gallons

2.3 Alcovy River PS 2,500 gallons

2.4 Ivy Creek PS 12,000 gallons

2.5 Level Creek PS 16,000 gallons

3 Material Specifications

3.1 Deliver bulk prepared liquid solution of 25% Sodium Hydroxide in water, standard (commercial or diaphragm) grade.

3.2 Meet purity requirements of AWWA B501-19 Section 4.3.1 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published).

3.3 Solution pH shall be 13 SU or greater.

4.1 Ship in bulk ensuring no cross contamination with other chemicals.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 72 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3 Deliveries may be greater or less than 500 gallons, depending on location and circumstances.

4.4 Comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

4.5 Submit certified analysis including Alkalinity as NaOH (%), Alkalinity as Na2O (%), Sodium Carbonate as Na2CO3 (%), Sodium Chloride as NaCl (%), Sodium Sulfate as Na2SO4 (%), Iron as Fe (ppm), Arsenic (ppm), Nickel (ppm), and Copper (ppm).

4.6

Location F Wayne Hill Yellow River Alcovy Pump Station Ivy Creek Pump Station Level Creek Pump Station

Tank Size (gal) 4 x 9,000 2 x 6,000 1,800 5,850 4,000

Typical Delivery (gal)A 4,500 (1 or 2 a week) 4,000 (1 a week) 800 (every 4 months) 4,000 (every 4 months) 4,000 (every 4 months)

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Payment will be for gallons of solution received at each location.

5.2 Review of certified analysis (see 4.4 above) by GCDWR.

5.3

GCDWR will draw two (2) samples. First sample is to be tested at GCDWR Environmental Lab per AWWA B501-19 Section 5 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published). Second sample is to be used as back-up if first sample fails. Second sample to be sent to a referee lab agreed upon by both parties.

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2. Calcium Hypochlorite (dry) Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B300-10 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Meet NSF-60. Submit proof of NSF certification.

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Shoal Creek FP 125 buckets

2.2 Lanier FP 125 buckets

2.3 F. Wayne Hill WRC 150 buckets

2.4 Crooked Creek WRF 50 buckets

3 Material Specifications

3.1

In lieu of AWWA B300-10 Section 4.2.2, meet the following product specifications: Dust Index (25.0 mg per 100 grams of sample), Available Chlorine (65.0 to 71.0% by weight), Water (5.5 to 8.5% by weight), Maximum Iron as Fe (0.05%), Maximum Percent Retained on 10 Mesh (5.0), Maximum Percent Retained on 14 Mesh (25.0), Maximum Percent Passing 60 Mesh (3.0).

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship by truck in 100-pound buckets.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 72 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3 Comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

4.4 Bid as U.S. dollars per 100-pound bucket, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

4.5 Include a chemical-resistant scoop with each container of product.

4.6 Submit certified analysis including Dust Index, Available Chlorine, Water Content, Iron Content, and Sieve Analysis.

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Payment will be for units of 100-pound buckets received at each location.

5.2 Review of certified analysis (see 4.6 above) by GCDWR.

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3. Chlorine - Liquid Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B301-10 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Meet NSF-60. Submit proof of NSF certification.

1.3 Provide certification following AWWA B301-10 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published) Section 5.3.1.

1.4 Beyond AWWA B301-10, the vaporized Chlorine must be not less than 99.9% Cl2 (volume/volume). This 3-log requirement is to minimize particulate matter.

1.5 Beyond AWWA B301-10, limit lead content to not more than 1 ppm.

1.6 Beyond AWWA B301-10, limit moisture content to not more than 100 ppm.

1.7 Beyond AWWA B301-10, limit residue on evaporation to not more than 100 ppm.

1.8 Meet all safety guidelines and standards of the Chlorine Institute document "Chlorine Basics" (formerly the "Chlorine Manual") available from the Chlorine Institute online bookstore.

1.9 Meet all Federal safety guidelines administered by OSHA.

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Shoal Creek FP 180 tons

2.2 Lanier FP 270 tons

3 Material Specifications

3.1 Follow AWWA B301-10 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published) for all material specifications, with the exceptions above in 1.4 through 1.7.

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship by truck in standard one-ton containers meeting US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) DOT Class 106A500X or DOT Class 106A500W.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 72 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3 Pick up empty containers as requested by GCDWR and maintain an inventory of containers such that full containers can be supplied without needing to pick up empty containers.

4.4

Use only containers that have passed hydrostatic testing requirements contained in Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 17 Section 6.1.2. Stamp containers with the date of the most recent hydrostatic test. Test frequency is 5 years, with exceptions noted in Pamphlet 17.

4.5 Use only valves that are not misaligned (bent) and are fully functional.

4.6 Torque valves to the range recommended by the Chorine Institute.

4.7 At the end of the contract period, pick up all containers and apply contract credit for all full containers.

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3. Chlorine - Liquid (continued) Comply Exception

For safety and security purposes send an email 24 hours before delivery to Plant Manager and Operations Supervisor at the delivery location (Contacts will be provided in the request for delivery). Include driver’s name, copy of driver’s license, and a list of all container identification numbers for verification upon delivery.

Drivers are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during offloading procedures.

4.9 Comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

4.10 Bid as U.S. dollars per one ton container, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

4.11 Submit certified analysis including Moisture Content, Total Heavy Metals Content, Lead Content, Mercury Content, Arsenic Content, Nonvolatile Residue Content, Carbon Tetrachloride Content, and Trihalomethanes Content.

4.12

Meet ton container specifications from the Chorine Institute Pamphlet 17, Section

3.2. Adhere to limits on re-tapping openings in Section 3.2.3. Inspect containers internally at least annually, in addition to the requirements of Section 3.5.3 and Section 4.2. Follow procedures in Section 3.8 for internal inspections. Perform internal cleaning if loose scale or other impurities are found, using procedures detailed in Section 3.9.2. Perform external inspections meeting the requirements of Section 3.7 at least annually, in addition to external inspection triggers contained in Section 3.7. Observe the limits on defects contained in Section 3.7.3 through 3.7.10.

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Payment will be for units of one-ton containers received at each location.

5.2 Review of certified analysis (see 4.11 above) by GCDWR.

5.3 GCDWR will inspect container valves for compliance with AWWA and will label and reject any container not in compliance.

5.4 GCDWR will label and reject any leaking container(s) at the time of delivery and will notify the regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over hazardous materials releases.

5.5 Containers will be weighed after offloading, to verify the total tons of chlorine liquid delivered.

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4. Phosphate Corrosion Inhibitor Comply Exception

1.1 Meet NSF-60. Submit proof of NSF certification.

1.2

Use only NSF-60 raw ingredients manufactured in North America. Submit proof of raw material compliance if requested. Exceptions to be reviewed and may be accepted. This additional requirement is included to minimize the presence of heavy metals contamination.

1.3 Supplier should provide with the bid, an affidavit from the manufacturer guaranteeing adequate supply of material from multiple sources. Manufacturer is defined as an entity that is engaged in the process of converting phosphoric rock to phosphoric acid for use in drinking water.

1.4 Bidder should provide with the bid, an affidavit from the manufacturer guaranteeing adequate supply of material from multiple sources. Manufacturer is defined as an entity that is engaged in the process of converting phosphoric rock to phosphoric acid for use in drinking water.

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Shoal Creek FP 44,000 gallons

2.2 Lanier FP 66,000 gallons

3 Material Specifications

3.1

Bids must be for solution strength of 36% or greater. Products having solution strength below the specified 36% total phosphate content will be deemed non-responsive, regardless of product performance claims.

3.2

The product selected must achieve compliance with the USEPA Lead & Copper Rule by meeting a 90th percentile lead value of less than 10 ppb, at dosages of

1.6 ppm phosphate or less, as determined from analyses of Gwinnett’s established Lead/Copper sample protocol used in the water distribution system at the time of product use and subsequent sampling. Historically, dosages of the specified product of 1.2-1.6 ppm have resulted in compliance with the USEPA Lead & Copper Rule. Sampling and testing for USEPA Lead & Copper Rule compliance is by GCDWR at its sole expense.

3.3

Prepare product using either a thermal reaction process or a blending process using monosodium phosphate and polyphosphates to achieve the 50/50 ortho/polyphosphate blend of 36% total phosphate. Products manufactured by dilution of phosphoric acid are not acceptable. Submit a short narrative describing the manufacturing process, including source and type of raw materials.

3.4

Meet the following product specifications: Appearance (clear liquid), Turbidity (less than 2 NTU), Color (water white), Odor (none), Viscosity (less than 2 cP), Solubility (complete), Specific Gravity (1.38 +/- 0.02), Total Phosphate (36% as PO4 +/- 1%), Ortho/Polyphosphate Ratio (50/50), Orthophosphate (18% as PO4 +/- 1%), Polyphosphate (18% as PO4 +/- 1%), Density (11.4 lbs/gallon), pH (4.5- 6.2), Chlorine Demand (none).

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4. Phosphate Corrosion Inhibitor (continued) Comply Exception

4.1 Ship in bulk by manufacturer's tanker or a certified food grade carrier.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 72 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

For safety and security purposes send an email 24 hours before delivery to Plant Manager and Operations Supervisor at the delivery location (Contacts will be provided in the request for delivery). Include driver's name, copy of driver's license, tanker port seal #s and Bill of Lading for verification upon delivery.

Drivers are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during offloading procedures.

Submit certified analysis including viscosity, specific gravity, total phosphate, ortho/polyphosphate ratio, orthophosphate content, polyphosphate content, density, pH and chlorine demand.

Bid as dollars per gallon, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

4.6

Allow product manufacturing plant visits by GCDWR staff for the purpose of verification of the manufacturing process and inspection of plant hygiene.

Notify GCDWR of any change in content of product and/or method of manufacture before any re-formulated or alternatively manufactured product is delivered to the receiving site.

Deliver in a vehicle no longer than 54 feet from front most wheel center to rearmost wheel center.

5.1 Payment will be for gallon units of solution received at each location.

5.2

Review of certified analysis (see 4.4 above) by GCDWR. Prior to offloading, a grab sample shall be taken from the top of the tanker for Quality Control/Quality Assurance analysis by plant staff.

5.3

Delivered volume will be determined by dividing net weight by density per gallon of phosphate product. Payment will be made based on cost per gallon, based on GCDWR’s onsite weight measurement.

5.4 Trucks will be weighed upon arrival and after offloading, to verify the total gallons of product delivered.

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5. Fluorosilicic Acid Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B703-11 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Meet NSF-60. Submit proof of NSF certification.

1.3 Provide certification that product meets specifications of AWWA B703-11 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published) Section 4.

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Shoal Creek FP 32,000 gallons of solution

2.2 Lanier FP 44,000 gallons of solution

3 Material Specifications

3.1 Provide product at a nominal 23% concentration. Product having higher concentration will not be compensated for by paying a higher unit price. Meet Specific Gravity of 1.23 at 75 degrees F.

3.2 Follow AWWA B703-11 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published) for all materials specifications.

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship in bulk by truck by manufacturer’s tanker or a certified food grade carrier.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 72 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3

For safety and security purposes send an email 24 hours before delivery to Plant Manager and Operations Supervisor at the delivery location (Contacts will be provided in the request for delivery). Include driver's name, copy of driver's license, tanker port seal #s and Bill of Lading for verification upon delivery.

Drivers are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during offloading procedures.

4.4 Comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

4.5 Bid as U.S. dollars per gallon of liquid, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

4.6 Submit certified analysis upon request including Fluorosilicic Acid Content by Weight, Free Acid Content, and Color.

4.7 Deliver in a vehicle no longer than 54 feet from frontmost wheel center to rearmost wheel center.

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Payment will be for gallons of liquid received at each location.

5.2 Review of certified analysis (see 4.6 above) by GCDWR. Prior to offloading, a grab sample shall be taken from the top of the tanker for Quality Control/Quality Assurance analysis by plant staff.

5.3 Chain of custody document review by GCDWR.

5.4 gallons of product delivered.

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6. Liquid Calcium Hydroxide - Lime Slurry Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B202-13 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Meet NSF-60. Submit proof of NSF certification.

1.3 Provide certification following AWWA B202-13 Section 4.3.2 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published).

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Crooked Creek WRC 33,500 units of 100 pounds

2.2 F. Wayne Hill WRC 112,000 units of 100 pounds

2.3 Shoal Creek FP 32,000 units of 100 pounds

2.4 Lanier FP 49,000 units of 100 pounds

3 Material Specifications

3.1

Provide 30% stabilized aqueous Calcium Hydroxide suspension, microparticulated under high rotary fusion. Use no quicklime in the slurry manufacturing process. Use only finely ground air-classified hydrated lime for preparation of the slurry.

3.2

Meet the following product specifications: Percent Passing 100 Mesh Screen (99.9%), Minimum CaOH by weight (30%), Maximum Inert Ingredients (70%), Appearance (liquid, white suspension), Odor (none), Solubility in Water (0.1 g/100g), Specific Gravity (1.19-1.23), pH of Saturated Solution at 25 degrees Celsius (12.4).

3.3 Meet requirements of AWWA B202-13 Section 4.3 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published) for impurities.

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship in bulk by truck by manufacturer’s tanker or a certified food grade carrier.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 72 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3

Upon delivery, dilute product to 22 percent CaOH by weight. Follow GCDWR guidelines provided by plant operators and use the Lime Dilution Table to determine volume of water needed to reach a 22 percent slurry. All deliveries require an inline hose basket strainer between tanker and bulk tank.

4.4 Maintain on-site tank and feed system from the tank to the feed pump to ensure no blockage. If visible build-up occurs in tank, tank mixing system or feed lines, clean these systems to restore proper operations.

4.5

For safety and security purposes send an email 24 hours before delivery to Plant Manager and Operations Supervisor at the delivery location (Contacts will be provided in the request for delivery). Include driver's name, copy of driver's license, tanker port seal #s and Bill of Lading for verification upon delivery.

Drivers are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during

4.6 Comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

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Bid as U.S. dollars per pound of liquid, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

6. Liquid Calcium Hydroxide - Lime Slurry (continued) Comply Exception

4.8

Submit certified analysis after each order is placed including Percent Passing 100 Mesh Screen, CaOH Content by Weight, Inert Ingredients Content by Weight, Solubility in Water, Specific Gravity, and pH of Saturated Solution at 25 Degrees Celsius.

4.9 Certify that the manufacturing process meets 3.1 above.

4.10 Allow product manufacturing plant visits by GCDWR staff for the purpose of verification of the manufacturing process and inspection of plant hygiene.

4.11 Deliver in a vehicle no longer than 54 feet from frontmost wheel center to rearmost wheel center.

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Payment will be for units of 100 pounds of liquid received at each location.

5.2 Review of certified analysis (see 4.8 above) by GCDWR.

5.3 Review of certification required in 4.9 above.

5.4 GCDWR may conduct additional sieve analysis and other analyses and may conduct manufacturing plant visits at its discretion.

5.5 pounds of product delivered.

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7. Liquid Ferric Sulfate Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B406-14 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Meet NSF-60. Submit proof of NSF certification.

1.3 Provide certification following AWWA B406-14 Section 4.3.2. (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published).

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Lanier FP 100 totes

3 Material Specifications

3.1 Provide liquid Ferric Sulfate solution at a concentration of 60% +/- Fe2(SO4)3

3.2 Meet all product chemical specifications of AWWA B406-14 Section 4.2.

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship by truck in 275-gallon totes.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 48 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3

For safety and security purposes send an email or fax 24 hours before delivery to Plant Manager and Operations Supervisor at the delivery location (Contacts will be provided in the request for delivery). Include driver's name, copy of driver's license, tanker port seal #s and Bill of Lading for verification upon delivery. See facility address list for phone #s, email & FAX numbers. Drivers are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during

4.4 Comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

Bid as U.S. dollars per 275 gallons of liquid, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

4.6 Submit certified analysis after each order is placed including Ferric Iron Content, Ferrous Iron Content, Free Acid as H2SO4 Content, Chloride Content, pH, Specific Gravity, and Viscosity.

4.7 Seals are required.

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Payment will be for each 275-gallon unit of liquid received at each location.

5.2 Review of certified analysis (see 4.6 above) by GCDWR. Prior to offloading, a grab sample shall be taken from the top of the tanker for Quality Control/Quality Assurance analysis by plant staff.

5.3 Totes (275 gallons each) will be inventoried upon delivery for payment.

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8. Liquid Ferric Chloride - bulk Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B407-12 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Meet NSF-60. Submit proof of NSF certification.

1.3 Provide certification following AWWA B407-12 Section 4.3.2. (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published).

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Shoal Creek FP 11,000 gallons

2.2 Lanier FP 22,000 gallons

3 Material Specifications

3.1

Meet the following product chemical specifications in lieu of AWWA B407-12 Section 4.2: FeCl3 Content (37.0-42.0%), Maximum FeCl2 Content (0.75%), Maximum Free Acid as HCL (3.5%), Maximum Insoluble Anhydrous Basis (0.5%), Appearance (dark brown liquid), Specific Gravity (1.38-1.49), Viscosity at 44 Degrees Fahrenheit (12.1 cP for 40% solution).

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship in bulk by truck by manufacturer’s tanker.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 48 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3

For security purposes, send an email 24 hours before delivery to Operations staff at the plant to receive the delivery. Include driver's name, copy of driver's license, and a list of all security tags for verification upon delivery. See facility address list for FAX numbers.

4.4 Comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

4.5 Bid as U.S. dollars per gallon of liquid, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

4.6 Submit certified analysis after each order is placed including FeCl3 Content, FeCl2 Content, Free Acid as HCL Content, Insoluble Anhydrous Basis Content, Specific Gravity, and Viscosity.

4.7 Deliver in a vehicle no longer than 54 feet from frontmost wheel center to rearmost wheel center.

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Payment will be for each 1 gallon unit of liquid received at each location.

5.2 Review of certified analysis (see 4.6 above) by GCDWR.

5.3 Trucks will be weighed upon arrival and after offloading, to verify the total gallons of product delivered. In some cases, tank levels or truck tickets may be used instead.

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9. Liquid Oxygen – LOX Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B304-13 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Meet NSF-60. Submit proof of NSF certification.

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Shoal Creek FP 280,000 units of 100 cubic feet

2.2 Lanier FP 250,000 units of 100 cubic feet

2.3 F. Wayne Hill WRC 600,000 units of 100 cubic feet

3 Material Specifications

3.1 Meet the following product specifications: Purity (99.5% Oxygen by volume), Dewpoint (-80 degrees F), Hydrocarbon Content (less than 20 ppm).

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship in bulk by manufacturer’s tanker.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 48 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3 Comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

4.4 Bid as U.S. dollars per 100 cubic feet, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

4.5 Submit certified analysis including purity (Oxygen by volume), dewpoint, and hydrocarbon content.

4.6

Provide equipment (from the tanks to the ozone generators and including filters) maintenance services on a time and materials basis as defined in the bid form.

Response time for routine (non-emergency) maintenance is defined as no greater than 72 hours. Response time of greater than 72 hours for a routine maintenance call may be cause for contract termination. Response time for emergency maintenance is 4 hours or less. If actual response time for an emergency maintenance call exceeds 4 hours, payment may be made at the routine maintenance rate, and will be cause for contract termination.

4.7 Provide an annual inspection of all equipment and a report detailing any deficiencies found.

4.8

For safety and security purposes send an email 24 hours before delivery to Plant Manager and Operations Supervisor at the delivery location (Contacts will be provided in the request for delivery). Include driver's name, copy of driver's license, tanker port seal #s and Bill of Lading for verification upon delivery. See facility address list for phone #s, and emails. Drivers are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during offloading procedures.

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1

Payment will be for units of one hundred cubic feet of liquid received at each location, as verified by a certified liquid meter ticket. See the bid form for pay items related to time-and-materials charges for emergency and non-emergency maintenance services.

5.2 Review of certified analysis (see 4.5 above) by GCDWR.

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10. Liquid Nitrogen Comply Exception

1.1 Meet NSF-60. Submit proof of NSF certification.

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Shoal Creek FP 5,000 liters

2.2 Lanier FP 22,000 liters

3 Material Specifications

3.1

Meet the following product specifications: Appearance (colorless, odorless, cryogenic liquid), Specific Volume (13.81 cubic feet per pound at 70 degrees F), Boiling Point (minus 320.44 degrees F), Purity (99.998% pure), Oxygen Content (less than or equal to 10 ppm), Water Content (less than or equal to 4 ppm), Dew Point (minus 90 degrees F).

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship in bulk by manufacturer’s truck, with tank.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 48 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3 Comply with USDOT FMCSA Regulations for transport of hazardous materials.

4.4 Bid as U.S. dollars per liter, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

4.5 Submit certified analysis after each order is placed including specific volume, boiling point, purity, oxygen content, water content and dew point.

4.6

Provide maintenance services on equipment (from the tank to the connection at the Oxygen gas line) on a time and materials basis as defined in the bid form.

Response time for routine (non-emergency) maintenance is defined as no greater than 72 hours. Response time of greater than 72 hours for a routine maintenance call will be cause for contract termination. Response time for emergency maintenance is 4 hours or less. If actual response time for an emergency maintenance call exceeds 4 hours, payment will be made at the routine maintenance rate, and will be cause for contract termination.

4.7 Provide an annual inspection of all equipment and a report detailing any deficiencies found.

4.8

For safety and security purposes send an email 24 hours before delivery to Plant Manager and Operations Supervisor at the delivery location (Contacts will be provided in the request for delivery). Include driver's name, copy of driver's license, tanker port seal #s and Bill of Lading for verification upon delivery.

Drivers are required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during offloading procedures.

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Payment will be for liters of liquid received at each location, as verified by a certified liquid meter ticket. See the bid form for pay items related to time-and-materials charges for emergency and non-emergency maintenance services.

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11. Calcium Oxide - Quicklime Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B202-13 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Provide certification following AWWA B202-13 Section 4.3.2 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published).

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 Yellow River WRF 1,800 tons

3 Material Specifications

3.1 Provide pebble quicklime in bulk form.

3.2 Meet the following product specifications: Available CaO (90% minimum by weight), MgO (3% minimum by weight), Residue (5% maximum).

3.3 Meet requirements of AWWA B202-13 Section 4.3 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published) for impurities.

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship in bulk by truck by manufacturer’s tanker or a certified food grade carrier.

4.2 After order placement, product to be delivered within 72 hours or a mutually agreed to delivery schedule.

4.3 Blow product into the plant silo(s) at a rate that is compatible with the silo feed system. Blowing at a rate too high or too low will result in stoppage of the feed system and will result in delay to the delivery of product.

4.4 Bid as U.S. dollars per ton of product, rounded up to two (2) decimal places. If unit price bid exceeds two (2) decimal places, the bid amount will be truncated (not rounded) to two (2) decimal places.

4.5 Submit certified analysis after each order is placed including Available CaO, MgO content and residue content.

4.6 Allow product manufacturing plant visits by GCDWR staff for the purpose of verification of the manufacturing process and inspection of plant hygiene.

5 Testing, Verification & Payment

5.1 Payment will be for tons of product received at each location.

5.2 Review of certified analysis (see 4.5 above) by GCDWR.

5.3 GCDWR may conduct additional sieve analysis and other analyses and may conduct manufacturing plant visits at its discretion.

5.4 Trucks will be weighed upon arrival and after offloading, to verify the total tons of product delivered.

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12. Aluminum Sulfate - Liquid Alum Comply Exception

1.1 Meet AWWA B403-09 or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published.

1.2 Provide certification of compliance following AWWA B403-09 Section 6.3 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published).

2 Delivery Locations and Projected Annual Quantities

2.1 F. Wayne Hill WRC 1,100,000 gallons

2.2 Yellow River WRF 250,000 gallons

2.3 Crooked Creek WRF 235,000 gallons

3 Material Specifications

3.1 Meet all standards of AWWA B403-09 Section 4 (or latest revision if newer AWWA standard has been published) including physical requirements for liquid aluminum sulfate, chemical requirements, and limitations on impurities.

3.2 Provide product within a pH range of 1.8 to 2.4 at 20 degrees C.

3.3 Deliver product at a minimum of 100 degrees F.

4 Supplier Requirements

4.1 Ship…