Hydrochloric and Citric Acid
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- IFB-26-0146
- State
- Arizona
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- 11510 Biochemicals: Amino Acids, Enzymes, Nucleotides, Peptides, Etc.
- 14515 Acid
- 18004 Acids, Inorganic: Hydrochloric, Phosphoric, Sulfuric, Etc.
- 19018 Acids, Mineral: Boric, Hydrobromic, Hydrochloric, Sulfuric, Etc.
- 88578 Ph Control Chemicals: Caustic Soda, Lime, Muriatic Acid, Quicklime, Soda Ash, Etc.
- UNSPSC codes
- 12352323 Hydrochloric acid
- 12161703 Other buffers
- 12161706 Neutral buffers
- 47131835 Desulfurizing agent
- 12352204 Enzymes
- 12164400 Non emulsifiers
- 12161705 Basic buffers
- 12164102 Acid additives
- 12164301 Iron control additives
- 12164302 Iron sequestering agent
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- 12164505 Excipient
- 12164506 Tablet binder
- 12164605 Micro flocculant
- 41106305 Nucleotides
- 12162700 Fluid loss additives
- 12161704 Acid buffers
- 12164303 Iron corrosion inhibitor
- 12164401 Non emulsifying additives
- 12164509 Anticaking agent
- 12352208 Nucleic acids
- 12352209 Amino acids or its derivatives
- 41106006 Radio nucleotides or nucleosides
- 12352005 Aromatic or heterocyclic compounds
- 12352301 Inorganic acids
- 12352322 Sulphuric acid
- 12164300 Iron controllers
- 12164507 Tablet coating
- 12164508 Disintegrant
- 47131831 Muriatic acid
- Point of contact
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- Phillip Lair phillip.lair@phoenix.gov (602) 256-3343
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB-26-0146) for the procurement of hydrochloric and citric acid on an as-needed basis for three wastewater treatment plants: 23rd Avenue, 91st Avenue, and Cave Creek. The solicitation seeks proposals for multiple acid formulations, 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. Contractor qualifications require a minimum of five years of operational experience in providing similar goods or services, and bidders must submit Safety Data Sheets and proof of NSF compliance. A non-mandatory pre-offer conference is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via Webex, with written inquiries accepted until October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Sealed offers are due November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with an anticipated contract term of five years commencing on or about January 21, 2025. The estimated annual quantities include 25,000 gallons for 330-gallon hydrochloric totes, 550 gallons for 55-gallon drums, 20 gallons for 1-gallon containers, and 25,000 gallons for citric acid totes.
The procurement includes significant Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and small business participation requirements, mandating contractors to track and report DBE involvement through the City's Certification and Compliance System. Contractors must commit to good faith efforts in promoting DBE participation, including contacting DBE suppliers, identifying certified DBE firms in the Arizona UTRACS database, and sending solicitation letters to potential DBE vendors. Insurance requirements are substantial, including Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage. Contractors must maintain sufficient local inventory to support daily City requirements, provide returnable containers without deposit charges, and pick up empty totes and drums during deliveries. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive specifications and multi-year contract structure suggest a significant procurement opportunity. Background screening at maximum risk level is required, with contractors responsible for all associated costs, and invoices must be submitted in PDF format to invoices@phoenix.gov with specific detailed requirements.
Opportunity text
The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers for NO VALUE for a NO VALUE commencing on or about NO VALUE, 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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