It is the City of Ashland's intent to award the Fiscal Year 2026 Chemicals for WTP & WWTP

The City of Ashland is seeking to procure chemicals for its Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) through a Fiscal Year 2026 Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of nine specific chemical categories. These categories include Aluminum Sulfate, Sodium Hypochlorite, Flocculants, Soda Ash, Sodium Carbonate Peroxyhydrate, and Citric Acid, with varying specifications and quantities. The procurement is located in Jackson County, Oregon, and is governed by Oregon Revised Statute 279B.410, which provides guidelines for contract award protests. The bid is scheduled to be due on July 4, 2025, with firm pricing to be maintained from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Potential bidders must submit their proposals either through OregonBuys or directly to Keanna Khlafallah, Purchasing Specialist, at 20 East Main St., Ashland, OR 97520. The bid tab indicates multiple manufacturers and distributors are eligible to submit proposals, including Alumichem, Cascade Columbia Distribution Co., and Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Multiple vendors are providing pricing for the chemical categories, with prices ranging significantly—for example, Cytec Superfloc C-573 Flocculant is priced between $1.75 and $2.40 per pound, Sodium Hypochlorite at $3.70 per gallon, and Citric Acid 50% ranging from $9.10 to $27.17 per gallon. Some vendors like Eco Services, Sterling Specialty Chemicals, and Univar Solutions USA appear to be highlighted, potentially indicating preferred status. Order quantities vary by chemical type, with some specifying 4,500 gallons, 270 bags, or 160 bags. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive bid tab suggests a substantial procurement value for the city's water and wastewater treatment chemical needs. The bid allows for multiple vendors to submit proposals, providing the city flexibility in selecting the most competitive and appropriate chemical suppliers for its fiscal year 2026 requirements.