Coarse River Sand for Filtration Use

The City of Huntsville, located in Madison County, Alabama, is seeking sealed bids for Coarse River Sand for Filtration Use through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #54-2022-80-1. The procurement is specifically for wastewater treatment biosolids dewatering, with an anticipated annual purchase of approximately 1,000 tons of coarse river sand. The bid requires specific technical specifications for the sand, including compliance with ASTM standards for sieve analysis, specific gravity, absorption, and bulk density. Bidders must provide pricing for both plant site pick-up and delivery to five different wastewater treatment plant locations, with the pick-up port site required to be within 30 miles of Huntsville. Key bid dates include a deadline for questions on April 6, 2022, and bid closing on April 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM. The initial contract term will be one year, with potential extensions allowable under Alabama state law for up to a three-year maximum contract period. The City will evaluate bids based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria, with the right to make awards in whole or part to one or more bidders.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the bid requires a certificate of insurance as a mandatory submission. Pricing provisions stipulate that bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 90 days, with potential annual adjustments limited to a cumulative 10% increase in a single calendar year. No bid bond is required for this procurement. The specific budget range was not explicitly stated, but the annual anticipated purchase of 1,000 tons of coarse river sand suggests a significant potential contract value. The procurement allows for flexibility in vendor selection, as the City reserves the right to award to multiple bidders and can choose between pick-up and delivery pricing options. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet precise technical specifications for the river sand and provide competitive pricing within the specified parameters.