2026 Blended Phosphate Purchase

The City of Joliet, Illinois, through its Department of Public Utilities, is soliciting sealed bids for a 2026 Blended Phosphate Purchase (Contract No. 2955-0126) located in Will County. The procurement seeks an estimated 15,000 gallons of blended phosphate solution, specifically formulated as 60% polyphosphate and 40% orthophosphate, to meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requirements and ANSI/NSF Standard 60. The product must contain a minimum of 27% active ingredients and meet specifications comparable to specific brand equivalents like Carus Aqua Mag 9400 and Pristine SK-7641. The contract period will run from February 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, with an intended award date of January 20, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) platform by 10:00 AM Central Time on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read aloud in Conference Room #1 at Joliet City Hall. Vendors must provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for their bid product and ensure bulk deliveries of a minimum 550 gallons with 24-hour advance notice to the Deputy Director of Plant Operations.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with the City's Responsible Bidder Ordinance, which includes various certifications regarding corporate standing, tax identification, equal employment opportunity, workers' compensation, and other compliance requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive technical errors in the bidding process. Bid security of at least ten percent of the base bid is required, which can be submitted as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from a licensed surety. Successful bidders will be required to execute a performance bond for 100% of the full contract amount and must adhere to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and Davis-Bacon wage requirements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the procurement involves multiple chemical purchase contracts, suggesting a potentially substantial annual investment in municipal water treatment chemicals. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including current financial statements, equipment lists, descriptive literature, and notarized affidavits confirming various compliance standards.