23-36 Price Agreement for Liquid Caustic Acid 50%

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide a one-year price agreement for the supply of approximately 400 tons of liquid caustic soda 50% (diaphragm grade) to the West Parish Filters Treatment Plant in Westfield, Massachusetts. The procurement opportunity, identified as SWSC Nid No. 23-36, is a competitive Invitation for Bids (IFB) with a due date of February 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST. The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for delivering the liquid caustic soda to the treatment plant, which is used for pH control in the water system. The IFB documents and specifications are available via email from the Chief Procurement Officer or the Commission's website, and all questions must be submitted in writing by February 6, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if it is in the best interest of the SWSC to do so.

The contract will be awarded to up to two vendors, with a total value not to exceed $200,000 per year. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The SWSC has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this requirement, nor has it specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Interested bidders should submit their proposals by the stated due date and time to be considered for this state and local contracting opportunity.