2026 Chemicals Bid

The City of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive chemical procurement contract for municipal water treatment facilities, covering six specific chemical types with precise annual quantity requirements. The bid encompasses Liquid CO2 (175 tons), Liquid Ferric Chloride (150 dry tons), Sodium Fluoride (3 tons), Sodium Hydroxide (0-350 tons), Sodium Hypochlorite (18,000 gallons), and Quicklime (700 tons). Potential vendors must submit bids that meet stringent chemical purity standards, comply with AWWA and NSF specifications, and demonstrate the ability to deliver chemicals to the City's Water Treatment Plant or Water Resource Recovery Facility during weekday hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). The bid will be formally opened on October 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Clerk's office, with contract award based on the lowest unit cost for each chemical type. Evaluation criteria include chemical composition, delivery capabilities, pricing, and compliance with technical specifications, with the City reserving the right to accept or reject any submitted bid.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder participation, suggesting open competition for qualified chemical suppliers. The one-year contract includes provisions for quarterly pricing adjustments for Sodium Hypochlorite and Sodium Hydroxide, providing flexibility in pricing mechanisms. Delivery requirements mandate F.O.B. destination shipping, with specific expectations for truck capacities, unloading methods, and temperature maintenance during transport. While precise budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the quantities suggest a significant annual procurement value across multiple chemical categories. The bid documents outline detailed requirements for chemical labeling, purity standards, and potential rejection protocols if delivered chemicals fail to meet specified criteria, indicating a rigorous quality assurance approach. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating chemical composition, origin, and compliance with municipal water treatment standards.