Hydrofluorosilicic Acid

The City of Longview Water Supply and Purification Division is requesting bids on hydrofluorosilicic acid for potable water treatment under an annual requirements contract, with sealed bids due October 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM. A local-resident preference applies: the City reserves the right to award to a local resident bidder within 5% of the lowest bid price under Texas Local Government Code provisions.

The scope covers hydrofluorosilicic acid delivered in truckload lots of 4,000 gallons minimum with a minimum content of 18.7% (25% solution) and minimum specific gravity of 1.22, meeting NSF/ANSI Standard 60. The City estimates approximately 74 tons will be needed annually on an as-needed basis, though this quantity is not guaranteed. Deliveries must be made to three water treatment plant locations: Sabine Water Treatment Plant, Cherokee Water Treatment Plant, and Lake O' the Pines Water Treatment Plant within seven days of order receipt during office hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday). All pricing is FOB destination at one of the three sites with no separate freight charges accepted unless shown on the bid.

Bidders must provide proof of meeting product specifications, three verifiable references for similar services, a safety video and training materials, Workers' Compensation Insurance proof, and Comprehensive General Liability and Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 and $1,000,000 respectively. Each shipment must be accompanied by a certificate of analysis with purity assay, certified weight certificate, and Material Safety Data Sheet.

The contract term is one year with the City reserving the right to extend for four additional one-year renewal periods. Bid opening is scheduled at 3:00 PM on October 29, 2026, with award anticipated approximately two weeks thereafter. Funds are provided through the City of Longview budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, with any obligations beyond that date subject to budget approval.