Pool and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Kentucky Department of Parks, is soliciting bids for pool and wastewater treatment chemicals through Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2500000413. The procurement covers chemical supplies for 12 swimming pools across 44 state parks, including community pools, lodge pools, campground pools, and fitness center pools. The solicitation requires vendors to submit pricing for 28 different chemical products and testing materials, such as soda ash, lime, aluminum sulfate, chlorine, acids, and specialized water treatment solutions. Bidders must submit electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement system, with vendor questions due by January 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET and final bids due by February 5, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. The evaluation criteria will be weighted 90 points for price and 10 points for delivery time, with the contract initially set for one year and potential for four optional one-year renewals. Vendors must enter a placeholder $0.01 in the electronic bidding system and provide detailed pricing on the separate Bid Price Sheet (Attachment C).

The solicitation includes specific requirements for bidder qualifications, including mandatory affidavits confirming compliance with Kentucky statutes, campaign finance laws, and business regulations. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The procurement includes provisions for resident bidder status and qualified bidder status, with special considerations for nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid documents indicate that quantities are estimated, and the state is only obligated to purchase what is needed during the contract term. Vendors are permitted to bid on one or more line items, and the contract will be awarded on a line-item basis. Price increases are not permitted during the first 12 months, with subsequent increases subject to 30-day notice and justification. All shipments must be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, and a Certificate of Insurance will be required prior to award.