11016-20250113080248 Meridian

The City of Meridian in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, is seeking competitive sealed bids for a twelve-month source supply of hydrated lime through Bid #25-06. The procurement is specifically for approximately 200 tons of hydrated lime to be used as a drinking water treatment additive, with strict requirements that the product meet Underwriter Laboratories Inc. and AWWA Standards. Vendors must submit pricing on a per dry ton basis, which must include all delivery, environmental, and fuel surcharges, with materials to be delivered F.O.B. to various job sites within the city. The bid solicitation requires that pricing remain firm for 90 calendar days from the bid opening date, with sealed bids due by 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 4, 2025, at City Hall Purchasing located at 601 23rd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi 39301. The contract term will run from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026. Technical questions should be directed to David Hodge, while procedural questions should be addressed to Brandon Bridges. Electronic bid submissions are permitted through www.meridianmsbids.com.

The City of Meridian explicitly states it is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages minority business enterprises to participate in this procurement opportunity. While no specific set-aside designations or precise restrictions on vendor eligibility are detailed in the documentation, the emphasis on minority business participation suggests a preference for diverse vendor engagement. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements. The procurement appears to have a straightforward objective of securing a reliable hydrated lime supplier for municipal water treatment purposes. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the scope suggests an annual procurement volume of approximately 200 tons of hydrated lime, with a bulk density of approximately 30 lbs./cu. ft. Potential bidders should carefully review all specifications and be prepared to meet the technical and logistical requirements of consistent, high-quality hydrated lime delivery throughout the contract period.