Hypochlorite, Liquid Sodium (Water Treating Disinfectant)

The City of Newark, New Jersey is soliciting electronic bids through its e-Procurement Portal for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2022-61, seeking a vendor to supply liquid sodium hypochlorite (water treating disinfectant) for municipal water treatment purposes. The procurement specifically requires 15% sodium hypochlorite that meets AWWA B300-87 standards, with anticipated monthly usage of approximately 15,000 gallons and delivery quantities ranging between 2,000 and 5,000 gallons per delivery. Deliveries must be made to 782 Valley Road in Montclair, NJ, with a maximum delivery turnaround time of 1-2 days after order receipt, and the vendor must demonstrate capability for 24/7 delivery. The contract is anticipated to span two years, with electronic bids to be received until 10:15 am on December 1, 2022. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible bidder, with the City reserving the right to reject bids and waive informalities. The pricing proposal must include comprehensive unit pricing for hypochlorite, with all associated costs (labor, materials, transportation, handling) consolidated into a single price point.

The contract includes several important compliance requirements for potential bidders, including mandatory adherence to New Jersey state regulations such as affirmative action requirements, business registration, and anti-discrimination provisions. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must demonstrate full regulatory compliance and operational capabilities. The City maintains flexibility in contract quantities, explicitly stating the right to increase or decrease contract volumes to match actual requirements, with no guaranteed minimum purchase commitment. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the anticipated contract will involve substantial chemical procurement with estimated monthly volumes of 15,000 gallons. Vendors must be prepared to provide pricing that remains firm throughout the two-year contract term, with no provisions for additional expenses beyond the submitted unit pricing. The procurement approach suggests the City is seeking a reliable, responsive industrial chemical supplier with robust delivery capabilities and strict adherence to water treatment chemical standards.