ITB - Purchase of Magnesium Chloride Solution 2026

Clean Water Services, a water utility district in Oregon, is seeking bids for the purchase of magnesium chloride solution through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The procurement is specifically for bulk quantities of magnesium chloride solution to serve as magnesium feedstock for the District's nutrient recovery system. Vendors must submit their bids exclusively through Equity Hub's Bid Locker platform by Monday, December 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with no alternative submission methods accepted. A public bid opening will occur on the same date at 10:00 a.m. via telephone conference at (503) 681-4498, where bids will be read aloud. The contract will be for a twelve-month period, commencing February 1, 2026. Potential bidders are required to register with Bid Locker prior to submission at no cost, and they must carefully monitor the platform for any updates, amendments, or addenda. The District reserves the right to reject any bid that does not comply with prescribed procedures and requirements, and may cancel the solicitation or reject all bids if deemed in the public interest.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were mentioned in the procurement documents. The advertisement does not provide details about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or specific budget ranges for the magnesium chloride solution contract. Technical questions regarding document download issues can be directed to Heidi Blasingame, Procurement Coordinator, at (503) 681-4458. Bidders are not required to obtain licensing under ORS 468A.720 regarding asbestos abatement contractors. While the exact award value is not specified, the contract represents a twelve-month procurement of magnesium chloride solution for Clean Water Services' nutrient recovery system. Vendors interested in participating must ensure full compliance with all bidding procedures and carefully review all documentation available through the Bid Locker platform.