Pebble Quicklime

The City of Wichita, located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, is seeking bids for the procurement of pebble quicklime through a Request for Bid (RFB) for its Public Works & Utilities Department's Production & Pumping Division. The solicitation requires qualified firms to provide bulk delivery of 11,000 tons of pebble quicklime annually, with 6,000 tons to be delivered to the Water Treatment Plant and 5,000 tons to Wichita Water Works. Bidders must meet stringent chemical composition standards, specifically maintaining a minimum of 90 percent water-soluble Calcium Oxide content, with penalties for non-compliance and potential removal of shipments below 85 percent. Interested vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in similar services, possess Kansas business registration, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in general and pollution liability. Key submission deadlines include written questions due by January 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, with bid responses due electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. on January 16, 2025. Evaluation will be based on the lowest and best total net bid, with unit pricing including all delivery charges and fuel surcharges.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded for an initial one-year term with two optional one-year renewal periods, subject to mutual agreement between the City and the successful vendor. Bidders must submit current National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certification and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with their proposals. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the estimated annual procurement volume of 11,000 tons suggests a significant contract value. The City reserves the right to order quantities as needed, with the estimated amounts serving primarily for planning purposes. Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice. Contractors will be required to provide pebble quicklime meeting precise chemical requirements, with testing conducted according to ANSI/AWWA B202-93 standards at the Water Department laboratory, ensuring high-quality materials for municipal water treatment processes.