Liquid sodium bisulfite in totes

The Louisville and Jefferson Metropolitan Sewer District is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB #26-0326) for the supply and delivery of Liquid Sodium Bisulfite in Totes to its Oldham County facility located at 3613 Mattingly Road, Buckner, Kentucky 40010. The procurement seeks commercial-grade Liquid Sodium Bisulfite (NaHSO3) in an aqueous 38% solution delivered via totes, with an estimated annual quantity of 6,000 gallons (approximately 68,000 pounds or 3,400-pound increments per tote). This de-chlorinating agent is used for neutralization of residual chlorine in wastewater treatment operations. Bidders must submit proposals digitally through the MSD web-based portal at https://louisvillemsd.bonfirehub.com/portal by 2:00 PM local time on March 26, 2026, with bid opening conducted via teleconference. Delivery requirements mandate that suppliers deliver within 48 hours of receiving a standard order or 24 hours for emergency orders, with delivery available Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Site visits must be scheduled at least three days in advance. Bid prices must be submitted on a per-pound basis and include all freight, delivery, demurrage, and special handling charges, with fuel surcharges explicitly prohibited and prices remaining firm for the contract duration. The initial contract term is one year from the award date with potential renewal for up to four additional successive twelve-month periods at MSD's discretion. Bidders must provide certificates of insurance, safety documentation, OSHA injury logs, and complete company profiles, with all required documents due within one calendar day of the bid opening date.

A 10% bid discount applies to eligible Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) bidding as prime contractors on this materials and commodities contract, with a maximum discount cap of $50,000 for contracts valued at $500,000 or less. Resident bidder preference is available for Kentucky-based businesses meeting specific criteria, and the Buy American Policy provides preference to domestic materials when the delivered price is no more than 6% higher than non-domestic alternatives. No subcontracting is permitted without prior MSD authorization. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt following inspection and approval of delivered merchandise. MSD reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed and does not guarantee the estimated quantities. Based on the estimated annual quantity of 6,000 gallons and the contract structure allowing for potential multi-year renewal periods, the initial contract value could range significantly depending on per-pound pricing submissions, with the overall multi-year opportunity potentially exceeding the $500,000 threshold referenced for bid discount eligibility.