Sole Source Notice - Kemira.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract issued by Clackamas County on March 11, 2024, for chemical treatment services at the Tri-City Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). The contract involves the removal of struvite build-up in pipes through the addition of Kemira PIX 311 ferric chloride, a specialized chemical treatment designed to control struvite formation by reducing ortho-phosphorus levels in digest feed sludge. Kemira Water Solutions has been identified as the sole vendor capable of providing this specific struvite mitigation service. The estimated contract value is $125,000. A protest period has been established, with entities required to submit any challenges to this sole source determination no later than March 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

Kemira Water Solutions has been selected as the sole source contractor due to special needs and qualifications, as the company is the only vendor offering this particular struvite mitigation approach. Protests must be submitted to the Procurement Contract Analyst, Tralee Whitley, via email at twhitley@clackamas.us. No incumbent information, renewal options, or additional funding source details are provided in the notice.