7854-20220817095738 Fulton Water

The Northeast Mississippi Regional Water Supply District is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) for its potable water treatment plant located in Peppertown, Mississippi, with an 18 MGD capacity. The procurement requires vendors to provide caustic that meets ANSI/NSF Standard 60 approval, with approximately 50% sodium hydroxide conforming to AWWA specification B501-98. Bids are due by September 15, 2022, at 11:00 AM Central Time, with bid opening immediately following at the treatment plant address of 5590 HWY 178 West, Fulton, MS. The contract period will run from October 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, with strict requirements for delivery scheduling (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM) and mandatory certification documentation. Vendors must submit bid proposals that include proof of NSF Standard 60 approval, and the District reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Delivery of the caustic is required F.O.B. to the treatment plant, with vendors expected to maintain constant pricing throughout the three-month contract period and prohibited from implementing fuel surcharges or additional cost modifications. The District will process invoices received after the third Wednesday of the month in the subsequent month. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement is for a critical water treatment chemical supply contract. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. The bid will be reviewed and submitted for final approval at the District Board meeting scheduled for September 22, 2022, with potential vendors advised to direct any questions to Melvin Orr at Veolia Water North America.