Pool Chemicals

Auburn University (AU) is seeking bids for pool chemicals for the Aquatics Center through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process, specifically solicitation number AU-2022-0000324. The procurement involves four specific line items: 350 pails of Pulsar Plus Briquettes (50 lbs per pail), 600 bags of Sodium Bicarbonate (50 lb bags), 18 drums of Catalytic Enzyme and Phosphate Remover (15 gallon drums), and 10 liftgate deliveries for Pulsar. The bid was released on October 28, 2021, with a closing date of November 10, 2021, and will be opened through a public conference call via the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal. Bidders are required to submit a completed and notarized vendor disclosure statement and comply with Alabama state bid laws. The contract term is three years, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods, and quantities will be ordered on an as-needed basis. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with state regulations, including tax registration requirements and E-Verify documentation.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Auburn University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part and may make multiple awards to different vendors. The contract has potential availability for other eligible entities, including Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, with each entity capable of generating its own purchase orders. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple chemical product lines and delivery services, suggesting a moderate-value contract. The university's procurement approach indicates flexibility in vendor selection, with an emphasis on meeting technical specifications and compliance requirements. Interested vendors must carefully review the full solicitation documents and ensure they can meet the technical and regulatory requirements for pool chemical supply and delivery.