11016-20250113124800 Meridian

The City of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a twelve-month source supply of Liquid Alum, identified as Bid #25-09. The procurement is focused on securing a municipal-grade chemical supply, with bids due on February 4, 2025, at 11:45 AM at City Hall Purchasing, 601 23rd Avenue, Meridian. Prospective vendors must obtain complete specifications through www.meridianmsbids.com and are encouraged to submit electronic bids via the same platform. The primary deliverable is a consistent, twelve-month supply of liquid alum, likely intended for water treatment or municipal infrastructure applications. Interested suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, product quality, and consistent delivery capacity. Key submission requirements include adherence to all specified technical specifications, competitive pricing, and ability to meet the city's supply timeline. Potential bidders are advised to review all documentation carefully and may direct any questions to Brandon Bridges, Purchasing Agent, at 601-485-1940 or brandonbridges@meridianms.org.

The City of Meridian demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunity employment and minority business enterprise participation in this procurement process. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the city's language suggests a preference for diverse vendor participation. No incumbent vendors are currently identified in the bid documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified chemical suppliers capable of meeting the city's liquid alum specifications, with no apparent restrictive organizational limitations. Though a specific budget range is not provided, municipal chemical supply contracts typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on volume and specific treatment requirements. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technical irregularities, and select the proposal most advantageous to municipal interests. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, technical competence, and the ability to provide a consistent, high-quality liquid alum supply over the twelve-month contract period.