IFB #1172329 - Sodium Hypochlorite for Swimming Pools

Montgomery County, Maryland is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1172329 for the supply of sodium hypochlorite in 15% bulk concentration for use at its public swimming pool facilities. The solicitation will be conducted electronically through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group platform, with free vendor registration required (available by selecting the "Limited" option or by calling BidNet Direct Support at 800-835-4603). The contractor must deliver sodium hypochlorite to any of twelve designated county pool facilities throughout Montgomery County, including locations in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Wheaton, Olney, and Poolesville, within seven calendar days of receiving a purchase order for non-rush orders. All deliveries must occur during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding County holidays) to the specified facility addresses. The solicitation was posted on March 31, 2026, with a due date of May 1, 2026, for proposal submission. No specific evaluation criteria, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or award value information was detailed in the opportunity announcement.

The documentation provided does not specify restrictions on vendor eligibility, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) set-asides, or preferences for particular organizational types. No incumbent contractor information, current supplier details, or existing vendor relationships were disclosed in this solicitation summary. Similarly, no estimated contract value, budget range, or award amount was included in the posted opportunity information. Vendors interested in responding should register on the BidNet platform and carefully review the complete solicitation documents, which may contain additional details regarding technical specifications, pricing requirements, insurance or bonding needs, and any other mandatory qualifications or terms and conditions not summarized in this posting.