Liquid Ammonium Sulfate

This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Town of Cary, North Carolina for the procurement of approximately 1,000,000 pounds of liquid ammonium sulfate annually. The Town is seeking bids from qualified chemical manufacturers and suppliers to provide the ammonium sulfate for use at the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility. The RFB outlines detailed technical specifications for the ammonium sulfate, including purity, composition, and material certifications. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on May 3, 2024, and the Town reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The initial contract term is one year, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods. Bidders must provide references demonstrating their experience supplying large municipal water utilities, as well as a letter confirming their ability to commit sufficient product supply to meet the Town's annual requirement. The Town will evaluate bids based on both price and performance, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The RFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFB does not specify a budget range, but the Town is seeking to award a contract for the supply of approximately 1,000,000 pounds of liquid ammonium sulfate annually.