Pool and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, specifically the Kentucky Department of Parks, 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, including 17 resort parks, with an initial one-year contract and potential four one-year renewals. The solicitation covers chemicals for approximately 12 swimming pools across various park facilities, including community, lodge, campground, and fitness center pools. Vendors may bid on one, multiple, or all line items, with an estimated 20-30 units per line item. The evaluation will use a best value ranking approach, allocating 90 points to pricing and 10 points to delivery time. Key deliverables include specialized chemicals such as soda ash, lime, sodium hypochlorite, chlorine tablets, algaecide, and water test kits. Vendors must submit bids electronically by May 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with vendor questions due by May 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for vendor qualifications, mandating compliance with Kentucky statutes related to taxes, wages, and employment. Vendors must provide proof of tax registration, maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, and complete three mandatory affidavits: a campaign finance affidavit, a resident bidder status affidavit, and a qualified bidder status affidavit. The procurement allows for potential price adjustments after the first twelve months, subject to industry-wide price changes. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents indicate provisions for nonprofit corporations and agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors and extend contract use to other state agencies. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the solicitation suggests an annual procurement volume of chemicals across 26 line items, with potential for significant contract value given the comprehensive coverage of 44 state parks.