IFB_2200_CSH1059_ADD_1_v1.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum issued by Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement for the City of Austin, Texas, for IFB 2200 CSH1059 regarding cationic polymer supply for potable water treatment. The addendum reschedules the Pre-Offer Conference from an in-person meeting to a virtual format via Microsoft Teams on May 19, 2026, and extends the solicitation due date from June 2, 2026, to June 9, 2026. The original solicitation requires bidders to supply cationic polymer solution with 40% active polyDADMAC concentration, with acceptable products including Magnafloc LT-7995 (BASF Corporation) or CLARIFLOC C-318 (SNF Polydyne Inc.), all compliant with AWWA B451 standards and NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification. The initial contract term commences upon execution for 24 months with optional extensions for up to three additional 12-month periods at the City's sole discretion. Deliveries are required to three water treatment facilities with bulk deliveries of minimum 4,500-gallon truck loads scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with standard delivery within 14 calendar days and emergency delivery capability within 24 hours.

Pricing is submitted on a fixed basis for the initial 12 months with potential adjustments thereafter based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, not to exceed 25 percent per line item, calculated on pounds of delivered chemical at 40% active polyDADMAC content. The estimated annual quantity is 500,000 pounds with labor rates estimated at 5,000 hours annually, and pricing includes a maximum percentage markup for additional products on an FOB Destination, Prepaid basis. No minority business enterprise or women-owned business enterprise subcontracting goals apply to this contract; however, contractors using subcontractors must comply with the City's M/WBE Program requirements and demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize certified firms. Participation in the Local Business Preference Program and Small Business Preference Program is voluntary, with local business preference requiring headquarters location within the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area and small business preference requiring SBA certification. Contractors must submit affidavits confirming AWWA B451 compliance, NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification documentation, certificates of analysis, Safety Data Sheets, product technical data sheets, and maintain a Single Point of Contact available 24/7 with at least three years of experience in cationic polymer delivery.