Liquid sodium hypochlorite

The City of Ukiah has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite, seeking approximately 100,000 gallons of 12.5% sodium hypochlorite for its Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). The procurement is specific to Mendocino County, California, with bids due by 1:30 p.m. on October 17, 2025, and can be submitted via email, fax, or hand delivery to the Purchasing Manager at 411 West Clay Street. The contract will cover a one-year period from the date of award, with deliveries scheduled in lots of approximately 5,000 gallons to the treatment plant located at 300 Plant Road in Ukiah. Bid evaluation will be conducted on a lowest overall bid basis, with all prices to be quoted freight off-loaded at designated city locations and excluding state and local sales taxes. Vendors must possess a current City of Ukiah business license and comply with specific insurance requirements to protect against potential claims for injuries or property damage.

The RFB includes a local vendor preference provision, offering a 5% allowance (up to $2,500) for local vendors who conduct business in Mendocino County and hold a valid local business license. Payment terms are established at Net 30, with invoices for Water Treatment Plant deliveries noted as non-taxable. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local vendor preference could provide a slight advantage to businesses operating within Mendocino County. The procurement does not indicate information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement is for approximately 100,000 gallons of liquid sodium hypochlorite, suggesting a significant annual procurement value for the City of Ukiah's water treatment operations.