Hydrated_Lime_Bid_Specs.docx

BID SPECIFICATIONS

Quantities Anticipated annual quantity is approximately 50 shipments, via Hopper truck, with approximately 24 tons per shipment. Quantities may be increased or decreased depending on actual need during the contract term; however, no price adjustments will be allowed as a result of a reduction in the quantity purchased. No minimum or maximum annual quantity is guaranteed.

Quality Specifications

· In compliance with AWWA B 202.02 (latest edition), AWWA Standard for Hydrated Lime.

· The Hydrated Lime should contain a minimum available calcium oxide content of 68%.

· During the contract period, the supplier must furnish results of analysis of the calcium oxide (CaO) content from at least one shipment of Hydrated Lime delivered to the County per month, the sampling and analyses to be conducted using techniques specified in AWWA B202 Section 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

Delivery

· Delivered to Bay County Water Treatment Plant, 3400 Transmitter Road, Panama City, FL 32404, located just south of the intersection of U.S. Hwy 231 and Transmitter Road.

· Must be delivered to and received at the County’s Water Treatment Plant within two (2) days after receipt of order. Trucks shall only be unloaded between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

· The supplier must furnish equipment and labor for pneumatic transfer of the Hydrated Lime from transport truck to the owner's elevated storage silo.

· Supplier must furnish weight ticket for each load upon delivery.

Material Safety Data Sheets Bidders must submit an MSDS for product offered with bid.

Material Safety Data Sheets must be provided with each delivery. No delivery will be accepted without an MSDS.

Safety Delivery of Hydrated Lime will be consistent with these specifications and All State, Federal and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) safety regulations. Drivers of all deliveries shall be thoroughly trained and familiar with the related hazards, safety measures, and spill clean-up procedures required for Hydrated Lime. Spills and/or leaks at time of delivery, regardless of the size shall be properly and immediately cleaned up by the driver or other personnel of the supplier in accordance with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations. All drivers must have any necessary personal safety clothing and/or equipment required for off-loading Hydrated Lime. County personnel and/or equipment at the delivery locations will not assist in the off-loading of chemicals. Supplier shall conform to the rules and regulations pertaining to safety established by the California Division of Industrial Safety. Furnished equipment, materials and services shall comply with all OSHA standards and regulations, and all applicable governmental laws and orders. Supplier shall provide proof of compliance, if requested by the County. The successful bidder must be prepared to provide safety training on the safe handling and use of the Hydrated Lime and emergency procedures in the event of a leak or spill. The training may be performed at least once during the year if requested by the County. It is preferred that this training be offered at no charge to the County.

Quality Assurance A quality assurance analysis may be run to check the quality of the Hydrated Lime for any given delivery. Any product not meeting State and Federal standards, or the specifications outlined in this bid request, will be returned at no cost to the County.

Material Specifications Bidders must submit a material specification (components and analysis) with typical properties for Hydrated Lime and guarantee that all deliveries will meet the specifications on the sheets.

Basis of Payment Payment will be based upon the number of tons supplied multiplied by the unit price per ton. All costs incidental to delivery and off-loading of chemicals must be included in the bid price.

Order Contact Each bidder shall indicate on the Bid Sheet the name, address and telephone number for the purpose of placing orders.