Liquid Aluminum Sulfate
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- IFB 2200 CSH1061
- State
- Texas
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Points of contact
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- Matt Reynolds purchinfo@austintexas.gov (512) 974-2500
- Ruby Villanueva-Kellough smbrcompliancedocuments@austintexas.gov (512) 974-7600
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Austin Water Department is requesting bids on liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for the Austin Water Wastewater Treatment Facility under IFB 2200 CSH1061, with offers due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. A 5% local-business preference applies to contracts valued up to $500,000; a 3% preference applies to contracts of $500,000 to $50 million. Bidders claiming either preference must submit Local Business Preference and Small Business Preference documentation.
The alum will be added to the mixed liquor stream at the end of the activated sludge process to chemically precipitate soluble phosphorus from wastewater. The contract involves indefinite quantities ordered by the City throughout the term. All deliverables must comply with specifications and include Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials; sample submission may be required within five working days of City request.
Pricing is fixed at unit prices established in the bid, firm for the first 12 calendar months. After 12 months, price adjustments may be requested on the anniversary date, limited to changes reflected in the Producer Price Index for water treating compounds, with adjustments not to exceed 25 percent for any single line item. The contract commences upon execution and continues until all obligations are performed, with optional extension provisions at the City's sole discretion.
The City applies best value evaluation methodology. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Electronic offer opening is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. CT on August 25. Payment is due within 30 calendar days of receipt of deliverables or invoice, whichever is later. No MBE-WBE goals apply.
Opportunity text
The purpose of the contract is to provide liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for use at Austin Waters wastewater treatment facility to remove soluble phosphorus from the mixed liquor stream at the end of the activated sludge process.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IFB_2200_CSH1061_ATT_1_v1.pdf |
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