Chlorine products

The City of Ukiah in Mendocino County, California, is seeking bids for chlorine products to support its Water Treatment Plant operations through a Request for Bid (RFB) released on October 3, 2024. The procurement specifically requests bids for chlorine gas supplies, including 3 units of 150 lb chlorine gas cylinders and 4 units of one-ton chlorine gas cylinders. Potential vendors must deliver these products within seven days of a phone order to the Water Treatment Plant located at 935 City Well Road. Bids will be accepted until 1:30 p.m. on October 24, 2024, at the Purchasing Manager's office located at 411 West Clay Street. The contract will be awarded to the lowest overall bidder and will cover a one-year period from the date of award. Vendors must comply with DOT Hazardous Materials regulations and OSHA standards, and provide delivery capabilities including suitable racks for forklift or hydraulic lift unloading and open flatbed truck delivery for overhead crane unloading of one-ton cylinders.

The solicitation includes a local vendor preference of 5% (up to $2,500) for vendors conducting business in Mendocino County, which creates a slight advantage for local businesses. Vendors must possess a current City of Ukiah business license throughout the contract term and provide necessary insurance certificates. All pricing must be quoted freight off-loaded at designated city locations and exclude state, local, and federal excise taxes. Invoices for Water Treatment Plant deliveries will be non-taxable. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple chlorine gas cylinder units, suggesting a moderate-value contract. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications, delivery requirements, and regulatory compliance standards for hazardous material transportation and handling.