Chlorine products

The City of Ukiah has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for Chlorine Products intended for use at the Water Treatment Plant, seeking proposals for chlorine gas in 150-pound and one-ton cylinders. The procurement targets an estimated quantity of 3 and 4 cylinders respectively, with specific delivery requirements to the Water Treatment Plant located at 935 City Well Road. Bids will be received until 1:30 p.m. on October 17, 2025, at the Buyer's office located at 411 West Clay Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. The contract will cover a one-year period from the date of award, with vendors required to deliver products within seven days of a phone order. Evaluation criteria include pricing, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest overall bidder, and the city reserving the right to accept or reject any bids and potentially purchase fewer units than specified. Key vendor qualifications include possessing a current City of Ukiah business license and providing certificates of insurance within five days of the contract date.

The solicitation includes a local vendor preference of 5% (up to $2,500) for vendors conducting business in Mendocino County, which may provide a competitive advantage to local businesses. Pricing should be quoted as freight off-loaded at designated city locations, with invoices for Water Treatment Plant deliveries classified as non-taxable. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the local vendor preference could potentially benefit small or local businesses. The bid does not specify an exact budget range, but the procurement involves chlorine product supply for municipal water treatment purposes. Vendors must be prepared to provide chlorine products in specified cylinder sizes and meet strict delivery and documentation requirements, including insurance certificates and a local business license.