Fluorosilicic acid

The City of Austin, Texas, through its Financial Services Department - Central Procurement, is soliciting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of 23% Fluorosilicic Acid to be used in potable water treatment for dental health initiatives. The City Water Department will be the primary user, with potential expansion to other city departments and locations. The contract will have an initial term of 24 months with three optional 12-month renewal periods, and requires delivery of full truckloads of minimum 20 tons to three designated water treatment plants within 14 days of order placement. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including an affidavit confirming compliance with AWWA B703 specifications, ANSI/NSF Standard 60 certification, a Certificate of Analysis, and a Safety Data Sheet. The solicitation requires sealed bid submission by February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a non-mandatory pre-offer meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. Written questions must be submitted by January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and pricing will remain fixed for the first 12 months with potential annual adjustments based on the Producer Price Index.

The City of Austin has implemented local and small business preference programs, though participation is optional. The Small and Minority Business Resources Department determined no specific Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) subcontracting goals could be assigned due to limited availability of certified firms in this commodity area. Offerors must comply with various certification requirements, including local business preference for entities with headquarters in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area and small business certifications recognized by the US Small Business Administration. The solicitation includes mandatory certifications covering areas such as debarment status, collusion prevention, and compliance with various local and state regulations. The estimated annual contract value is approximately $565,000, covering an estimated 650 tons of Fluorosilicic Acid and potential additional labor and miscellaneous service hours. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability Insurance, with minimum coverage amounts specified in the contract documents.