2026 Sodium Bisulfite Purchase

The City of Joliet, Illinois, located in Will County, is seeking sealed bids for a 2026 Sodium Bisulfite Purchase contract (Contract No. 2951-0126) for its Utilities Department's Wastewater Division. The procurement involves supplying liquid sodium bisulfite solution at 40% concentration by weight, specifically for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant's wet weather event response. The projected annual quantity is 24,000 gallons, with orders placed as needed in minimum 3,000-gallon increments. Bidders must be capable of responding to orders within 72 hours and accommodating after-hours and weekend deliveries. The sodium bisulfite solution must meet American Water Works Association Specification B601-83 and comply with the City's General Conditions. Key requirements include conducting a mandatory 2-hour safety seminar before contract commencement, maintaining container integrity, and assuming all delivery risks. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on January 6, 2026, through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal, with a planned contract award date of January 20, 2026, and a contract period from February 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does include a local bidder preference option under City ordinance. Bidders must meet comprehensive qualification requirements, including proof of good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, valid Federal Tax Identification Numbers, workers' compensation insurance documentation, prevailing wage compliance certifications, Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act compliance, and equal employment opportunity certifications. A bid security of 10% of the base bid is required, submittable as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from an Illinois-licensed surety. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract allows for a potential 2027 extension, requiring bidders to submit proposals for both years simultaneously. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may impose liquidated damages of 5% of the original contract price per day for late deliveries. Pricing must be submitted on an FOB destination basis and include all applicable taxes, transportation, and handling charges.