Bid No. 245013 Fluorosilicic Acid

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Department of Public Works - Operations, is soliciting bids for Bid No. 245013 to procure fluorosilicic acid for water treatment purposes. The procurement seeks approximately 305,000 lbs of fluorosilicic acid that must strictly comply with ANSI/AWWA B703-11 standards and be certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 60. The contract will be for an initial one-year term beginning July 1, 2024, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Bids must be submitted electronically through Equity Hub's Bid Locker by April 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, with a Zoom bid opening scheduled for the same date and time. The evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness and lowest price, with the City reserving the right to increase or decrease the estimated quantity. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating product compliance with specified technical standards, including NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification prior to contract award.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified bidders without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises. The bid tabulation reveals two current vendors: Cascade Columbia Distribution Co. and Univar USA, Inc., though no incumbent contractor is explicitly identified. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the City to procure similar goods from multiple providers. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the Sample Goods Agreement indicates that compensation will be determined by the agreed-upon unit pricing. The contract includes provisions for potential price escalation/de-escalation and cooperative purchasing. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with human rights regulations, provide necessary insurance documentation, and meet the City of Salem's contractor disclosure requirements. The procurement represents a standard municipal water treatment chemical supply contract with flexible terms to accommodate the City's operational needs.