IFB 26-30: Furnish and Delivery of Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for the furnish and delivery of water and wastewater treatment chemicals. The bid solicits proposals for a comprehensive range of treatment chemicals including aluminum sulfate, ferric sulfate, sodium hypochlorite, caustic soda, ammonia, polyaluminum chloride, polymer flocculant, chlorine gas, and other specialty chemicals used in water treatment operations. The contract covers multiple item line items with varying quantities and specifications for delivery to designated treatment facilities throughout Massachusetts. The solicitation requires interested bidders to submit sealed bids by the specified due date, with contract award anticipated following bid evaluation and approval processes. The contract term extends for a period of one year from the date of award, with provisions for renewal options to extend service delivery based on performance and continued need.

Pricing for the bid is submitted on an itemized basis with unit pricing for each chemical product and delivery requirements. The contract may include set-aside provisions for minority or women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) as applicable under Massachusetts procurement regulations. Vendors must demonstrate capability to consistently supply quality chemicals meeting established water treatment standards and delivery timelines. Funding for this contract derives from water and wastewater treatment operational budgets within MassDEP. Bidders must provide evidence of product quality certifications, delivery capacity, and financial stability to ensure reliable supply chain performance throughout the contract period.