Hydrochloric and Citric Acid

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
IFB-26-0104
State
Arizona
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Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is soliciting bids for a five-year contract to procure hydrochloric and citric acid through Invitation for Bid IFB-26-0104. The procurement seeks specific acid solutions including 31.45% hydrochloric acid in 330-gallon totes, 30% hydrochloric acid in 55-gallon drums and 1-gallon containers, and 50% citric acid in 330-gallon totes. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including Safety Data Sheets, NSF compliance proof, and a certified quality analysis from an independent third-party laboratory. Key deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-offer conference on October 7, 2025, at 10:00 am via Webex, with questions due by October 9, 2025, and final proposals due on October 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract is scheduled to commence on or about November 15, 2025, with the City reserving the right to adjust purchase volumes and potentially modify pricing after the first contract year. Contractors must adhere to strict hazardous materials handling protocols, environmental compliance standards, and OSHA guidelines for labeling and storage.

The procurement includes specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Participation Plan requirements mandated by the United States Department of Transportation. Contractors must track and report DBE and small business participation monthly through the City's "Certification and Compliance System" and submit annual participation plans. The solicitation emphasizes proactive outreach to DBE-certified firms, requiring good faith efforts to identify and engage potential DBE suppliers using federal and city databases. Contractors must document expenditures to certified DBEs and small businesses, with a commitment to foster meaningful participation in transit-related projects. While the exact contract value is not specified, the City anticipates significant activity and requires unit pricing for acid solutions ranging from 20 to 50 gallons across various container sizes. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments and termination, with the agreement ending upon reaching the five-year term or through specified termination clauses. Bidders must also complete a Sensitive Security Information Acknowledgement Form and comply with comprehensive nondiscrimination and civil rights requirements.

Opportunity text

The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers for hydrochloric and citric acid for a five-year contract commencing on or about November 15, 2025, in accordance with the specifications and provisions contained herein or the "Effective Date" which is upon award by City Council, conditioned upon signature and recording by the City Clerk's department, as required by the Phoenix City Code, whichever is later.

This solicitation is available through the City's Procurement Portal. For technical support issues related to the City's Procurement Portal, Offeror may use the support bubble on the bottom right, or email procurement-support@opengov.com for any assistance. For other issues related to this solicitation please contact the procurement officer listed under Contact Information.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement will terminate upon the earliest occurrence: by reaching the end of the term including any extensions exercised, or termination pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

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