2025-210 Caustic Soda & Hydrofluosilicic Acid

Capital Region Water is soliciting sealed bids for Project No. 2025-210 to procure water treatment chemicals through the PennBid Procurement Portal, specifically 576,000 wet lbs of 50% Liquid Caustic Soda and 140,000 wet lbs of Liquid Hydrofluosilicic Acid. The procurement is for a one-year contract commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026, with potential extensions for two additional twelve-month periods under the original pricing and terms. Bids are due Friday, September 26, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., with delivery of chemicals to the Dr. Robert E. Young Water Services Center located at 100 Pine Drive in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Bidders must provide NSF 60 certification, maximum dosage information, and Safety Data Sheets for the chemicals. The evaluation will be conducted on a firm, fixed-price basis, with no additional price increases permitted during the contract period. Proposals must include comprehensive cost details covering all associated expenses such as taxes, fuel, surcharges, shipping, and freight.

The procurement encourages participation from minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses, with a commitment to non-discrimination in the bidding process. Capital Region Water will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by its Board of Directors, with payment terms set at net 30 days. Invoices must include detailed documentation such as contract numbers, delivery dates, and proof of delivery. Individual delivery quantities are specified as 45,000 wet lbs for Caustic Soda and 16,000 wet lbs for Hydrofluosilicic Acid. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the bid package suggests a significant municipal water treatment chemical procurement. The contract covers Dauphin County and Harveys Lake Borough jurisdictions, with the primary delivery location being the Water Services Center in Harrisburg. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, chemical quality compliance, and competitive pricing to be considered for the contract.