Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets and Granules

The City of Austin is requesting bids on 3-inch calcium hypochlorite tablets and calcium hypochlorite granules for Austin Water treatment operations under IFB 2200 BYS1058, with sealed bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. A local-vendor preference of 5% applies to bids up to $500,000 and 3% on bids between $500,000 and $50 million; small businesses receive the same discounts, and entities qualifying as both local and small business receive both discounts applied cumulatively. The MBE-WBE Program does not apply.

The calcium hypochlorite products support plant cleaning and disinfection processes necessary for water treatment operations and regulatory compliance. Contract quantities are indefinite, with the City specifying order quantities during the contract term. Awards will be made on a best-value basis.

The contract term is indefinite. Price adjustments are permitted annually after an initial six-month period, tied to the Producer Price Index (PPI) Commodity Data Series for chlorine. All bids remain valid for 150 calendar days following the due date.

The non-mandatory pre-offer meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due July 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. Bids will be opened immediately after the 2:00 PM CT deadline.

Offerors must submit prices, pricing submittals, offer and acceptance documentation, references, employer wage theft ordinance certification, and optional small and local business preference forms. Brenita Wilkison is the primary contact at (512) 974-3164.