2026 Manganese Sulfate Purchase

The City of Joliet, Illinois, located in Will County, is seeking sealed bids for a 2026 Manganese Sulfate Purchase contract (Contract No. 2958-0126) for its Utilities Department. The procurement involves furnishing 35,700 gallons of liquid manganese sulfate solution (29.4%) that meets National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 requirements for drinking water treatment chemicals. Deliveries will be made in bulk quantities to ten designated water treatment plant locations throughout Joliet, with tank capacities ranging from one to four 500-gallon tanks per site. The contract period runs from February 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, with a potential mutual extension option. Bidders must provide 24-hour delivery notice and conduct a mandatory 2-hour chemical safety seminar covering MSDS data, hazards, and chemical reactions at the treatment facilities. The bid submission deadline is January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal, with bid opening and public reading scheduled in Conference Room Number 1 at City Hall.

The contract includes a local bidder preference ordinance, allowing prequalified local bidders to submit documentation for consideration. Bid security of at least 10 percent of the base bid is required in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from a surety licensed in Illinois. Bidders must comply with the Responsible Bidder Ordinance, including certifications related to Illinois Secretary of State standing, federal tax identification, equal opportunity employer status, workers' compensation coverage, prevailing wage requirements, substance abuse prevention, proper employee classification, professional licenses, and OSHA compliance. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder based on criteria in the Joliet Purchasing Ordinance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the estimated chemical purchase is for 35,700 gallons, with pricing fixed for the contract period on an FOB destination basis and payment made within 60 days of invoice receipt. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract after January 1st of the following year with 30 days' written notice.