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This is an Addendum document (Addendum 1) to Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2200 CSH1061 issued by the City of Austin for the procurement of liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for use at Austin Water's wastewater treatment facility. The alum will be used to remove soluble phosphorus from the mixed liquor stream at the end of the activated sludge process. The product must be unpackaged liquid aluminum sulfate at 47%-49% concentration, delivered FOB destination with prepaid and allowed freight. The estimated annual quantity is 179,200 gallons. Questions must be submitted by August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. All offers must be submitted electronically through Austin Finance Online. Unit pricing must remain firm for 12 months, with price adjustments permitted on the anniversary date not to exceed 25% for any single line item, based on changes in the Producer Price Index for chemical product manufacturing.
Bidders must demonstrate manufacturer or authorized dealer/reseller status and maintain a minimum inventory of 9,000 gallons at each distribution location, with a primary distribution facility within 500 miles of Austin and an alternate facility with dedicated storage volumes. The product must be NSF-approved and comply with AWWA B403 standards. Local business preferences offer a 5% discount for headquarters in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties) on bids up to $500,000 and 3% on bids between $500,000 and $50 million; small business preference discounts mirror these rates and may be combined. Bidders must provide three current municipal wastewater treatment references from Texas facilities, a certified Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet, Federal Department of Transportation number, and proof of NSF approval. Contractors must carry Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (minimum $500,000 per occurrence), and Business Automobile Liability (combined single limits of $500,000 per occurrence), with the City named as additional insured. All awarded contractors must complete City of Austin Wage Theft Training within 30 days of award.
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SOLICITATION ADDENDUM
AUSTIN FINANCIAL SERVICES – CENTRAL PROCUREMENT
Solicitation: IFB 2200 CSH1061 Addendum No: 1 Date: August 17, 2026 This addendum is to incorporate the following changes to the above referenced solicitation:
1.0 Questions:
| Questions |
| Answer |
| 1 |
| Are you able to provide your current price and supplier for the Liquid Aluminum Sulfate? |
| Yes, the current suppliers are Chameleon Industries and Chemtrade Chemicals Corporation. Current pricing can be found on the Bid Tab at Austin Finance Online. https://assets.austintexas.gov/financeonline/downloads/vc_files/IFB_2200_JCH1001/IFB_2200_JCH1001_BID_TAB_v2.pdf |
| 2 | |
| Can a newly established Texas-registered SME participate as the prime contractor, provided that it is registered in Austin Finance Online and submits a complete responsive bid? | |
| Yes, Texas-registered SME may participate as the Prime Contractor provided it is registered in Austin Finance Online and meets all applicable requirements of the Solicitation, including all Contractor Minimum Qualifications. | Comment by Wilkison, Brenita: Need a yes or no 1st. THEN restate |
| 3 |
| For the requirement to provide three current municipal wastewater references within the State of Texas using the offered product, can the prime contractor rely on the references of its proposed manufacturer, authorized supplier, distributor, or subcontractor? |
| No. The Prime Contractor must provide three (3) current municipal wastewater references within the State of Texas that utilize the offered product for alum treatment, as required by Section 1.1.F, Contractor Minimum Qualifications. |
The references must demonstrate the Prime Contractor's experience providing the offered product. References belonging solely to the proposed manufacturer, authorized supplier, distributor, or subcontractor may not be used to satisfy this minimum qualification.
| 4 |
| The Scope of Work requires the contractor to have a full-time permanent business address reachable by email and telephone for the past five years. If the prime contractor is newly established, can this requirement be satisfied through the manufacturer, supplier, distributor, or subcontractor supporting the bid? |
| No. This requirement is a Contractor Minimum Qualification and must be met by the Prime Contractor. The Prime Contractor must have and operate a full-time, permanent business address that has been reachable by email and telephone for the past five (5) years. |
The business history of a manufacturer, supplier, distributor, or subcontractor may not be used to satisfy this minimum qualification.
| 5 |
| Can the prime contractor rely on the technical capacity of named subcontractors or committed suppliers for the manufacturing, NSF-approved product supply, distribution terminals, inventory capacity, and USDOT/trucking requirements? |
| Yes, the prime contractor can rely on the technical capacity of named subcontractors or committed suppliers for the manufacturing, NSF-approved product supply, distribution terminals, inventory capacity, and USDOT/trucking requirements? |
| 6 |
| Would the City accept a bid from a prime contractor acting as an authorized reseller or supplier, supported by a binding supply agreement with an NSF-approved manufacturer and qualified logistics provider? |
| Yes. Section 1.1.A permits the Prime Contractor to be a manufacturer, authorized dealer/reseller, or supplier of the products offered. A Prime Contractor acting as an authorized reseller or supplier may submit an offer supported by an NSF-approved manufacturer and qualified logistics provider, provided the Prime Contractor meets all applicable Contractor Minimum Qualifications and other requirements of the Solicitation. |
Any binding supply agreement submitted in support of the offer must demonstrate that the necessary products, facilities, inventory, and services are committed and available to the Prime Contractor for performance of the Contract. The Prime Contractor remains fully responsible for compliance with all Contract requirements throughout the term of the Contract.
| 7 |
| For a newly established SME, what financial documents or assurances would the City require to demonstrate responsibility, such as bank letter of credit, supplier guarantee, audited statements, insurance certificates, or other financial instruments? |
| The City does not require financial documents or assurances beyond those specifically identified in the Solicitation. Offerors are not required to provide a bank letter of credit, supplier guarantee, audited financial statements, or other financial instruments unless otherwise required by the Solicitation. |
All Offerors, including SMEs, must meet the Contractor Minimum Qualifications and all other applicable requirements of the Solicitation.
| 8 |
| Can the required primary distribution terminal within 500 miles of Austin, alternate terminal, and dedicated 9,000-gallon inventory capacity be provided by the manufacturer, distributor, or subcontractor rather than being owned directly by the prime contractor? |
| Yes, the required primary distribution terminal can be within 500 miles of Austin, alternate terminal, and dedicated 9,000-gallon inventory capacity be provided by the manufacturer, distributor, or subcontractor rather than being owned directly by the prime contractor. |
| 9 |
| If the offered liquid aluminum sulfate is manufactured by an NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified manufacturer and complies with AWWA B403, will the manufacturer’s certification, SDS, COA, and affidavit be acceptable as part of the prime contractor’s bid? |
| Yes, if the offered liquid aluminum sulfate is manufactured by an NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified manufacturer and complies with AWWA B403, the manufacturer’s certification, SDS, COA, and affidavit will be acceptable as part of the prime contractor’s bid. |
| 10 |
| YIVA Industrial Solutions LLC is registered in Austin, Texas and qualifies as a small business, can it apply for both the Local Business Preference and Small Business Preference under this solicitation? |
Yes, YIVA Industrial Solutions LLC can apply for both the Local Business Preference and Small Business Preference under this solicitation.
| 11 |
| May we please have a copy of your previous bid tabulations and the name and price of current suppliers, if that differs from the bid tabulations? |
| Yes, the current suppliers are Chameleon Industries and Chemtrade Chemicals Corporation. Current pricing can be found on the Bid Tab at Austin Finance Online. https://assets.austintexas.gov/financeonline/downloads/vc_files/IFB_2200_JCH1001/IFB_2200_JCH1001_BID_TAB_v2.pdf |
2.0 ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Offeror Name
Offeror Authorized Signature
Date
RETURN ONE COPY OF THIS ADDENDUM WITH YOUR RESPONSE PRIOR TO THE SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CONSTITUTE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.
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