CL26-008 Fluorosilicic Acid

The City of Lawton, Oklahoma, located in Cleveland County, is soliciting bids (CL26-008) for a requirements-type contract to procure Fluorosilicic Acid for its water treatment facilities in Medicine Park and Lawton. The procurement seeks approximately 41,000 lbs or 4,000 gallons per shipment, with specific technical requirements including a minimum 23% assay (H2Sif6), 18.2% minimum fluorine content, maximum 0.02% heavy metals (as lead), and less than 1.00% hydrofluoric acid. Vendors must provide NSF-certified product compliant with AWWA B703 standards for potable water use. Key delivery requirements include FOB delivery to specified water treatment plants between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with vendors required to submit security information 24 hours prior to delivery, including driver details, license information, and trailer seal documentation. Bid submissions are due by October 29, 2025, with electronic submissions accepted through BidSync. Evaluation criteria will include delivery time, specification compliance, and overall bid responsiveness, with the city reserving the right to accept or reject any submitted bids.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract is structured as a 12-month requirements contract with potential for ongoing chemical supply to municipal water treatment operations. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the bid requires vendors to provide certified weight and product analysis for each delivery, indicating a robust quality assurance expectation. Vendors must demonstrate technical capabilities to meet stringent chemical specifications and delivery protocols. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement suggests a substantial annual commitment for water treatment chemical supply, with estimated annual volume of approximately 41,000 lbs per shipment across two treatment facilities. Interested vendors must demonstrate full compliance with technical specifications, security protocols, and delivery requirements to be considered for award.