Invitation for Bid / Sodium Hypochlorite

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the City of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities Commission for the supply of 15% sodium hypochlorite solution to be used for water purification and wastewater disinfection. The Commission expects to purchase approximately 415,000 gallons of the solution annually, with specific quantities required at each of the five water and wastewater treatment plants. Bids will be opened on May 17, 2024, and the initial contract period is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods. Vendors must comply with AWWA and NSF/ANSI 60 standards, provide certificates of analysis, and make deliveries in approximately 4,500-gallon tanker loads on an as-needed basis. Pricing will be firm for the initial contract period, after which vendors may request price increases not to exceed the latest Producer Price Index. The Commission reserves the right to purchase more or less than the estimated quantities and to reject any and all bids.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commission does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The IFB does not provide any information about the possible award values or budget ranges.