Sole Source Notice.pdf
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- Sole Source Notice - Liquid Blended Phosphate
- Solicitation number
- PE-33561-NONST-2026-000000041
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- Bibb County, Georgia
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The document is a Sole Source Notice issued by the Macon Water Authority on October 15, 2025, proposing to procure a specialized liquid blended phosphate chemical product from Aqua Smart Inc for water treatment and distribution operations at the Amerson Water Treatment Plant. The project involves supplying approximately 4,000 gallons per load over a twelve-month period, with an estimated eight loads totaling $266,560.00 for the contract term.
The sole source justification is based on Aqua Smart Inc's proprietary Liquid Blended Phosphate 23-77-SQ product, which provides unique corrosion control capabilities for water distribution systems. The product is characterized by its ability to interrupt the electrochemical corrosion process without relying on film formation or scale-building mechanisms, and it can operate effectively across a pH range of 6.5-8.5. The chemical is described as non-toxic and safe for use in domestic potable water systems, meeting the specific technical requirements of the Macon Water Authority's water treatment infrastructure.
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Sole Source Notice October 15, 2025
Proposed Brand: Aqua Smart Inc
Scope of Work: This project consists of providing a liquid blend of phosphate chemical product used for water treatment and distribution operations at the Amerson Water Treatment Plant. This product serves as a corrosion inhibitor for the insides of the pipes and water mains throughout the entire water distribution system. The product shall interrupt the electrochemical process of corrosion, rather than depending on film formation or scale-building mechanisms for corrosion control. The product shall work through an operating pH range of at least 6.5 – 8.5. The product shall be non-toxic and safe for use in domestic potable water systems. An estimated eight (8) loads of approximately 4,000 gallons per load shall be supplied over a twelve (12) months period for an estimated annual cost of $266,560.00 (4,000 gal per load X $8.33 per gallon X 8 loads).
Sole Source Justification: The Macon Water Authority has concluded based on its research of the Liquid Blended Phosphate 23-77-SQ product that Aqua Smart Inc is the sole owner of the proprietary technology that gives this corrosion control chemical its exclusive and unique capabilities and has therefore determined that Aqua Smart Inc qualifies as a sole source. Aqua Smart Inc has shown that its unique Liquid Blended Phosphate 23-77-SQ product interrupts the electrochemical process of corrosion and therefore is not dependent on film formation or scale-building mechanisms for corrosion control. Additionally, the Liquid Blended Phosphate 23-77-SQ product can operate throughout the operating pH range required for water treatment and distribution operations at the Amerson Water Treatment Plant.
MACON WATER AUTHORITY
Jay Payne, Project Manager
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