26-0012 Chlorine

The City of Sioux Falls, located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, is seeking a contract for the procurement of liquid chlorine for its municipal water purification system. The procurement, identified as Bid Request No. 26-0012, aims to secure an estimated 72 tons of chlorine in one-ton cylinders to serve as the primary disinfectant agent for the Water Purification Plant. The chlorine must meet stringent specifications, including AWWA Specification B301-18, a minimum purity of 99.5 percent by volume, and NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification for drinking water treatment. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including certified analysis, product bulletins, references from at least three public water utilities, and current Safety Data Sheets. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specification requirements, with the City retaining the right to request sample testing. The bid response deadline is December 18, 2025, and bids must be submitted through the City's e-procurement portal at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com. The contract will be effective from the award date through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of four optional one-year renewals.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the bid includes a local preference provision that favors materials, products, and supplies produced within South Dakota, with South Dakota bidders receiving preference equal to preferences enforced by other states. If federal funds are involved, awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder without regard to state preferences. Delivery requirements are strict, mandating shipments of twelve cylinders via open flatbed trucks to the Water Purification Plant, with drivers trained in proper chlorine handling procedures and trucks equipped with hoists or cranes rated for a minimum two-ton capacity. Suppliers must comply with detailed chemical delivery security procedures, including pre-delivery email notifications. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract allows for potential price adjustments based on manufacturer cost changes or market conditions after 90 days, with tariff-related increases permitted at any time with appropriate documentation. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to order quantities greater or less than the estimated amounts based on actual needs.