Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) 23-059-G Solar Salt (99. 6% Minimum Sodium Chloride)

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has initiated a procurement opportunity for Solar Salt (99.6% Minimum Sodium Chloride) to be used in Sodium Hypochlorite Generation, serving Lane County, Oregon. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicits vendors to provide approximately 150-175 dry short tons of solar salt annually, with strict quality requirements mandating compliance with AWWA Standard B200-17 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60. Vendors must submit bids by May 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM PT to the EWEB Purchasing Office, with an anticipated contract award date of June 7, 2023. The contract term spans approximately five years, ending on February 28, 2029, with delivery specified to the EWEB Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant located in Springfield, Oregon. Bidders are required to provide verification of compliance and an Affidavit of Compliance, with pricing to be submitted on a per dry short ton basis. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with EWEB reserving the right to award to one or more vendors or withdraw items from consideration.

The solicitation demonstrates a commitment to inclusive procurement practices, explicitly encouraging participation from Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Businesses. While no specific set-aside percentages are indicated, EWEB appears to value sustainable practices and diverse vendor participation. The bid documents reveal that three firms submitted proposals, with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. ultimately being identified as the lowest bidder at $305.45 per Dry Short Ton. No explicit budget range or total contract value was specified in the documentation, though the annual estimated volume of 150-175 dry short tons provides insight into potential spending. The procurement covers not only Lane County but also extends to the City of Sumpter, Oregon, potentially broadening the contract's geographical impact. No incumbent vendor information was prominently disclosed, and no specific technological integration requirements were mentioned beyond the technical specifications for the solar salt itself.