Chlorine Gas Cylinders

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management & Budget on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting bids for chlorine gas cylinders under IFB #2026-IFB-098, with bids due August 14, 2026 and questions due July 31, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet DBE participation goals of 18% minority-owned businesses, 7% women-owned businesses, 5% veteran-owned small businesses, and 3% LGBTQIA+ businesses.

The scope covers liquid elemental chlorine in 150-pound containers meeting AWWA B301 specifications, at least 99.9% pure, with two lead washers, a non-leaking valve, and hydrostatic testing capability. The City anticipates initial orders of approximately 75 cylinders at the beginning of each pool season, with potential supply of up to 250 cylinders during May through September seasonal months.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, with two one-year renewal options at the City's discretion. Bidders must submit firm, fixed per-unit pricing on an FOB Destination basis, including all freight and shipping costs, with separate line items for refundable cylinder deposits, restocking fees for unused returns, and replacement fees for lost or damaged cylinders. Upon award, contractors must furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each equal to 100% of contract price, general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automotive liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and umbrella liability of $5 million. All bids require a bid guarantee of no more than 5% of total bid amount in the form of a cashier's check, money order, surety bond, or irrevocable letter of credit. The City expects payment within 45 calendar days of invoicing, with invoices due within 30 days of delivery. Bidders must submit an EORC Participation Form, vendor contact sheet, vendor registration form, W-9, and statement of authorized signatory.