CL26-009 Sodium Hydroxide

The City of Lawton, Oklahoma is seeking bids for a requirements-type contract to procure sodium hydroxide (NaOH) for its water treatment facilities located in Medicine Park and Southeast areas. The contract will span a 12-month period, with an estimated annual usage of 2,700,000 pounds for the Medicine Park Water Treatment Plant and 1,500,000 pounds for the Southeast Water Treatment Plant. Vendor deliveries will range between 45,000 to 48,000 pounds per load, with specific requirements that the sodium hydroxide must be NSF certified, meet AWWA Standard B501-98, and be suitable for drinking water treatment. Bidders are required to submit pricing for 50% and 25% sodium hydroxide solutions and provide delivery lead times and security information at least 24 hours prior to delivery. Vendors must also supply certified weight certificates, product analysis, and material safety data sheets, with the City retaining a sample from each shipment for quality verification. The bid is scheduled to be open from October 14, 2025, with proposals due by October 29, 2025. All delivery charges must be included in the unit cost, and the contract will be bid in pounds rather than gallons.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and has established a partnership with Bidnet Direct for bid document distribution and vendor notifications. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the substantial annual volume of sodium hydroxide (approximately 4,200,000 pounds) suggests a significant contract value. The procurement appears to be structured as an open competitive bid, potentially accessible to chemical suppliers and manufacturers capable of meeting the stringent technical specifications for water treatment-grade sodium hydroxide. The contract's requirements emphasize technical compliance, product quality, and reliable delivery, which may favor vendors with established capabilities in municipal water treatment chemical supply. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements.