A26-0904 industrial chemicals & solvents for waste water treatment

The City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish, through their joint Purchasing Division, are requesting sealed bids on industrial chemicals and solvents for wastewater treatment under ITB A26-0904, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. The solicitation is designated as suitable for certified Small, Minority, and Women-owned business (MBE/SBE/WBE) participation, and proposers are strongly encouraged to demonstrate good-faith efforts to utilize such businesses as subcontractors.

The scope comprises two primary items: Liquid Odor Controllant–Spray Type in an estimated annual quantity of 5,000 gallons, supplied in 120-gallon or 220-gallon refillable containers with metering equipment and accessories; and Chemical Feed Metering Pumps (Pentair Shurflo Model No. 8030-863-239 or approved equal) in a quantity of five units. All chemical products must be registered for sale in Louisiana by the Department of Agriculture, registered with the EPA, and compliant with Louisiana State Laws. Safety Data Sheets must be submitted with the bid or within five days of request. Delivery is to various wastewater treatment plants within East Baton Rouge Parish, with standard delivery within 24 hours and emergency delivery within 4 hours on an F.O.B. Destination basis.

The contract is firm for one year with options to extend for a second or third year by mutual agreement. Pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 60 days; payment terms are Net 30 days based on monthly invoices submitted in arrears. Vendors must prepay all freight charges and maintain general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, along with workers' compensation and automobile liability coverage. Bids must be submitted through www.centralbidding.com using forms furnished by the City of Baton Rouge Purchasing Division. The City-Parish is exempt from state and local sales taxes. The contract is subject to compliance with federal clauses including Equal Employment Opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act provisions if applicable, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and debarment and suspension certification.