Liquid Aluminum Sulfate
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- IFB No. WT-0310
- State
- California
- Responses due
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- Point of contact
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- Evanda Wilkinson ewilkinson@santacruzca.gov (831) 420-5456
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Santa Cruz Water Department is requesting bids for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for drinking water treatment under IFB WT-0310, with bids due June 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. This is a commodity supply contract with recurring small orders and no pre-bid meeting or site visit.
The product must comply with ANSI/NSF Standard 60 and American Water Works Association Specification B403-16. Vendors must provide NSF 60 certification documentation, certificates of analysis, and Safety Data Sheets with each bid and delivery. Pricing is quoted on a delivered basis per dry ton and must include all costs associated with delivery, off-loading, and chemical transfer to the City's storage facilities at 715 Graham Hill Road in Santa Cruz, California.
The City typically places orders every 1–2 weeks in quantities of 4,000–5,000 gallons per order, with an estimated annual requirement of approximately 300 tons on a dry basis. The estimated annual expenditure is $130,000, though actual spending varies based on operational needs. No price adjustments are permitted for reductions in quantities ordered during the contract term.
The initial contract term is one year with options for two additional one-year renewals at the City's discretion, under the same contractual terms and conditions. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Delivery trucks must be capable of discharge with a minimum 30-foot lift, and deliveries are restricted to Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Bidders must submit minimum three client references demonstrating at least one year of experience providing similar products within the past five years, along with proof of insurance, general business information, and acknowledgment of the City's standard terms and conditions. Bids are submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal with public bid opening conducted via Zoom.
Opportunity text
The City of Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD) is soliciting bids for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) to use for water treatment. SCWD typically places orders every 1-2 weeks in lots between 4,000 - 5,000 gallons and orders approximately 300 tons, dry basis, aluminum sulfate in solution annually. Delivery will be made to the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant at 715 Graham Hill Rd in Santa Cruz CA.
Delivered pricing for the following product must be provided in price per dry ton:
- Liquid aluminum sulfate (alum), for drinking water treatment.
See Section 3, Specifications, for product specifications and delivery requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid_Aluminum_Sulfate.pdf | ||
| TermsandConditions.pdf | ||
| Alum_Bid_Contract_Page.pdf |
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