Liquid ferric chloride

The City of Ukiah, located in Mendocino County, California, is seeking bids for the procurement of Liquid Ferric Chloride for its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The Request for Bid (RFB) solicits approximately 40 dry tons of 40% Liquid Ferric Chloride, which must conform to A.W.W.A./ANSI Standards B407-93 and be delivered in lots of approximately 48,000 lbs. Bids will be accepted until 1:30 p.m. on October 24, 2024, at the Purchasing Manager's office, with email submissions also permitted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest overall bidder and will cover a one-year period from the date of award. Key evaluation criteria include pricing, compliance with technical specifications, and meeting delivery requirements. Vendors must demonstrate adherence to DOT Hazardous Materials regulations and OSHA standards, and provide comprehensive documentation about their business and insurance coverage.

The procurement includes a local vendor preference of 5% (up to $2,500) and requires bidders to possess a current City of Ukiah business license. Vendors must procure and maintain comprehensive insurance against potential claims for injuries or property damage. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may seek alternative sources if a vendor defaults, potentially holding the original bidder liable for increased costs. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid process appears open to various qualified vendors. The delivery terms are F.O.B. to the Ukiah Waste Water Treatment Plant, with payment terms set at Net 30. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement involves approximately 40 dry tons of chemical treatment product, suggesting a significant but not extraordinary contract value for municipal water treatment services.