Calcium Chloride

The City of Asheville, located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, is seeking bids for Calcium Chloride through Informal Bid Request No. IBR #1789-25. The procurement involves acquiring liquid calcium chloride solutions, with potential vendors offering 30% Calcium Chloride Solution from various manufacturers including Agcare Products, Occidental Chemical, and US Chlorides. Bids must be submitted electronically to Purchasing Specialist Beatrice Abernathy by 3:00 PM on December 18, 2024, with all questions regarding the bid requirement submitted by 3:00 PM on December 11, 2024. Proposal forms, instructions, and specifications are available on the city's website at ashevillenc.gov/bids, with any addenda to be posted at least seven days before the bid opening date. Previous bid tabulations indicate unit prices ranging from $1.44 to $2.44 per unit, with total bid values between $21,600 and $36,600. Bidders are required to sign and return addenda with their bid packages, and the procurement will follow standard city procurement protocols.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy, which actively encourages participation from women and minority businesses (MWBEs). Bidders can demonstrate MWBE status through certifications from the NC Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses or other recognized MWBE certification programs. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and prohibits contracting with entities delinquent in paying Asheville ad valorem taxes. Previous bid submissions included three vendors: Agcare Products, Inc., Carolina Supplies, LLC, and US Chlorides, Inc., with diverse product offerings such as Liquidow and Liquid Calcium Chloride GOLD BLEND. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, historical bid values suggest a procurement budget between $21,600 and $36,600. The city encourages potential MWBE vendors to become certified and participate in the public bidding process, demonstrating a commitment to diverse and inclusive procurement practices.