Ferric Sulfate Chemical for Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Operations

The City of Granbury is soliciting proposals for ferric sulfate chemical for its water and wastewater treatment operations, with proposals due August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The RFP includes Addendum 1 (Revision), issued August 24, 2026; questions were due August 17, 2026.

The City operates one water treatment plant at 1420 East Pearl Street and two wastewater treatment plants, with the East Wastewater Treatment Plant at 3121 Old Granbury Road currently using ferric sulfate. The estimated combined annual usage is approximately 31,100 gallons—28,000 gallons for the water treatment plant and 3,100 gallons for the East Wastewater Treatment Plant. Proposers must provide a firm unit price per gallon that includes all costs for furnishing and delivering the chemical to the City's designated facilities, including transportation, delivery, fuel surcharges, handling, and unloading.

The contract term is two years beginning October 1, 2026, with the City authorized to renew for up to three additional one-year terms for a potential total of five years. The contract is subject to availability and appropriation of funds.

Evaluation is scored to a total of 100 points: cost (50 points), product quality and specification compliance (20 points), references and past experience (10 points), delivery capabilities and reliability (10 points), and proposal responsiveness and customer service (10 points). The lowest-priced responsive proposal receives the maximum cost score of 50 points; other proposals are scored proportionally using a mathematical formula.

Proposers must submit three references from current or recent customers, along with product specifications, Safety Data Sheets, Certificates of Analysis, proof of insurance, completed W-9, and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements and acknowledge receipt of all addenda as part of the proposal submission.