Invitation for Bid / Antiscalant

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Commission is seeking bids for the supply of an antiscalant chemical to be used at the city's two wastewater treatment plants in order to prevent the formation of struvite. The estimated annual quantity is 40,000 lbs., to be delivered in 275-gallon totes on an as-needed basis. Bids must be submitted electronically or by hardcopy no later than 1:30 pm on May 17, 2024. The initial contract period is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with options to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. The bid requires that the antiscalant meet specific physical and chemical characteristics, and be certified as suitable for use in wastewater treatment. Pricing must be firm for the initial contract period, with potential increases at each renewal based on changes in the Producer Price Index. The Commission reserves the right to purchase more or less than the estimated quantity. Payment terms are net 30 days after acceptance of the product. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on quality, performance, and delivery time.

This IFB does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide a specific award value or budget range.