Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets for 2026 Swim Season

Bergen County, New Jersey, is seeking proposals for Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets for the 2026 swim season through a competitive procurement process. The specific procurement involves Accu-Tab Blue SI calcium hypochlorite tablets manufactured by Axiall Corporation, which must be 3 1/8-inch diameter tablets packaged in 6-gallon plastic pails weighing 60 pounds each. The tablets must meet stringent technical specifications, including a 68 percent chemical assay, 65 percent available chlorine, and a 0.25 percent scale inhibitor additive, with white coloring and blue tint or specks. The product must be NSF Standard 50 certified and comply with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's aquatic pesticide permit requirements. The solicitation was posted on January 15, 2026, with proposals due by February 4, 2026, and requires vendors to complete multiple mandatory forms including ownership disclosure, Iran investment disclosure, and vendor information documentation. Vendors must also demonstrate compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements.

Bergen County has established a set-aside program that provides opportunities for diverse businesses, including Qualified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). Eligible certifications can be issued by the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Businesses must maintain their principal place of business in New Jersey and be independently owned and operated. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract appears to be a firm fixed-price agreement with a two-year effective period. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Comprehensive General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and Worker's Compensation Insurance at statutory limits. The contract is contingent on annual budget appropriations, and Bergen County reserves the right to cancel the contract if funds become unavailable in subsequent fiscal years.