Hydrofluorosilicic Acid

The City of Corpus Christi is requesting bids for hydrofluorosilicic acid for potable water treatment under RFB 7268, with bids due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm CT. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 10:00 am CT via WebEx, and clarification requests close June 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm CT.

The City requires 450 wet tons annually of commercial-grade hydrofluorosilicic acid (approximately 25 percent acid). Delivery occurs via 4,000-gallon tank truck lots Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm to the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant in Corpus Christi. The contractor must deliver pricing per wet ton with all surcharges included; the City is tax-exempt and will not pay taxes.

Qualified bidders must demonstrate five years of continuous operation supplying hydrofluorosilicic acid, comply with ANSI-NSF 60 standards and ANSI/AWWA B703-24 specifications, and provide three current and three former client references. Required insurance includes $1 million commercial general liability, $1 million auto liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $1 million pollution liability. The contractor must provide semi-annual safety training to City employees and maintain an acceptable quality control program.

The contract term is one year with one additional one-year renewal option available by mutual written agreement. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on price, product quality, adaptability, and bidder capacity and experience. Contract award and notice to proceed are projected for August 2026. Public bid opening occurs via WebEx on the due date.