Caustic soda

The City of Greenville, Texas is requesting bids on an annual supply of caustic soda (liquid sodium hydroxide) for its Water Production Plant and Wastewater Reclamation Center under IFB with bids due August 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time.

The estimated annual requirement is 150 dry tons, equivalent to 50,000 to 70,000 gallons of 32% solution, to be delivered during the contract period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. All caustic soda must conform to AWWA Standard B501-93, AWWA B501a-97, and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for drinking water treatment chemicals. Deliveries must occur within five working days of order, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., to either facility. Suppliers must provide affidavits of compliance, certificates of analysis detailing iron and sodium content, and certificates of weight for each delivery.

The pricing proposal requires bidders to quote a unit cost per dry ton of 32% NaOH membrane grade based on 120 dry tons. Payment terms are Net 30 days, F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid. Suppliers must furnish proof of insurance prior to contract award: General Liability ($500,000 bodily injury / $250,000 property damage), Auto Public Liability ($250,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence), and Product Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence).

The contract is requirements-based with an option for a 12-month extension on the same terms and conditions. No minimum quantity is guaranteed, and the City reserves the right to purchase from alternative sources if the contractor cannot meet delivery requirements. Bids may be submitted electronically through the City's eProcurement Portal or by sealed envelope to the Finance Office at 2821 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas 75401. The City Council will consider contract awards at a regularly scheduled meeting.