Pool and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, specifically the Kentucky Department of Parks (KDP), is seeking pool and wastewater treatment chemicals through Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2500000672. The procurement aims to establish a master agreement for supplying chemicals to 44 state parks, with a focus on 12 swimming pools across various park facilities including community, lodge, campground, and fitness center pools. Bidders can propose chemicals across 26 line items, including soda ash, lime, sodium hypochlorite, chlorine tablets, water test kits, and specialized treatments like VitaStim and Midge Fly Complete. The evaluation criteria will allocate 90 points to pricing and 10 points to delivery performance, with vendors able to bid on one or multiple line items. The bid was posted on May 2, 2025, with electronic submissions required through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system by May 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. The initial contract period will be one year, with potential extensions for four additional one-year periods. Proposed pricing must remain valid for 60 calendar days after the bid due date.

The procurement includes specific requirements for bidder qualifications, with provisions for resident bidder preferences and mandatory compliance with state regulations. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit various mandatory affidavits covering campaign finance law, resident bidder status, and qualified bidder requirements. The opportunity includes provisions for nonprofit corporations and organizations employing individuals with severe disabilities. Potential bidders must be authorized to transact business in Kentucky, have filed Kentucky corporate income taxes, made unemployment insurance payments, and maintained a workers' compensation policy for one year prior to bidding. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award contracts per line item and potentially extend the master agreement to other state agencies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a substantial annual investment in pool and wastewater treatment chemicals across the state park system. Bidders must provide detailed product information, with the possibility of brand alternatives subject to rigorous documentation and verification processes.