Liquid Polyaluminum Chloride

The City of Waco is requesting bids for liquid polyaluminum chloride coagulant for its Dissolved Air Flotation Facility under RFB 2026-039, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time and questions due August 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.

The estimated annual quantity is approximately 2,260,000 net pounds of liquid polyaluminum chloride. The contractor must furnish all product, transportation, delivery labor, transfer equipment, hoses, fittings, adapters, documentation, technical assistance, and safety equipment necessary to meet specifications. Pricing must be submitted on a per-net-pound basis, F.O.B. destination Waco, Texas, exclusive of federal excise tax and Texas sales tax. Early payment discounts are permitted.

The City will award to the lowest responsible bidder. Contract awards exceeding $100,000 require City Council approval; lesser amounts may be executed by the City Manager, an Assistant City Manager, department head, or director. Submissions remain valid for ninety days following the submission deadline. Bid opening will occur August 20, 2026 at 2:31 p.m. via Zoom video conferencing and dial-in, with final selection tentatively scheduled by September 20, 2026.

Bidders must submit proof of workers' compensation insurance and commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate, plus business automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Vendors must register with the Texas Secretary of State, submit W-9 forms, complete conflict of interest questionnaires, and provide debarment and non-collusion affidavits. Texas statutory certifications under House Bills 89, 1295, 2274, 2276, and 2271 (boycott and discrimination provisions) are required. The City reserves the right to reject any and all submittals.