CALCIUM_OXIDE_–_QUICKLIME_Chemical_Specification_Sheet.pdf

This is a chemical specification sheet for calcium oxide (quicklime) required by the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee for potable water treatment operations at the Stonewall Regional Water Treatment Plant under Invitation to Bid ITB-31-2026. The procurement specifies bulk calcium oxide with an estimated annual usage of 1,250 tons (2,500,000 pounds). All material must meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification and AWWA Specification B202 latest revision, including slake test requirements per Section 4.3, with specifications requiring a minimum of 94.5% available calcium oxide (CaO) and magnesium oxide (MgO) content. The material must be suitable for pneumatic unloading and maintain uniform particle size. Bidders must submit pricing on sealed bid forms with separate line items for product cost per pound and freight charges per pound, with all delivery costs included as F.O.B. destination with prepaid transportation and unloading. Sealed bids must be received electronically via OpenGov no later than Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with bid opening scheduled for the same date and time via Zoom.

The contract period shall be for one year from the date of award with options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms, and all bid prices must remain firm for the initial one-year contract term. The City of Murfreesboro is exempt from federal and state sales taxes and will provide a sales tax exemption certificate upon request. All materials must comply with NFPA, EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations, and any products failing to meet specifications will be removed and refunded at no expense to the City. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple bidders on an individual chemical basis, and bidders supplying only calcium oxide are encouraged to submit responses. Award is contingent upon City Council approval and execution of a formal contract. No specific budget ranges or maximum award values are disclosed in the solicitation documents.