Bid No. 223050 Sodium Bisulfite Solution

The City of Salem, Oregon, and Marion County are procuring a contract for Sodium Bisulfite Solution through Bid No. 223050, seeking a vendor to supply 100,000 units of 38% concentrated sodium bisulfite solution. The procurement process involved a mandatory pre-bid conference and a Zoom bid opening meeting scheduled for May 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Bidders were required to submit comprehensive proposals detailing their ability to provide the specified chemical solution, with delivery to be made F.O.B. destination. The contract was structured with an initial one-year term and the potential for up to four additional one-year extensions upon mutual written consent. Key objectives included securing a reliable supplier capable of meeting the jurisdictions' chemical solution requirements, with potential evaluation criteria focusing on pricing, product quality, and vendor capability.

The contract opportunity appeared open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the documentation. UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC. from Kent, Washington, was the sole bidder and was subsequently identified as the intended awardee, with a bid price of $2.43 per unit, totaling $242,500 for the full quantity. The procurement documents indicated that the contract would require compliance with various administrative requirements, including insurance provisions, nondiscrimination clauses, and adherence to Oregon state procurement regulations. The goods agreement incorporated provisions for handling, transportation, and warranties, with the provider responsible for latent defects. While specific funding sources were not detailed, the procurement appeared to be a standard municipal chemical supply contract supporting local government infrastructure and operations.