Powdered Activated Carbon

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB-26-0248) for the supply of powdered activated carbon on an as-needed basis under a five-year contract commencing on or about May 1, 2026. The procuring jurisdiction is the City of Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona. The powdered activated carbon must meet AWWA Standard 600 specifications and be National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified for use in water treatment with the ability to remove Total Organic Carbon. Offerors must submit sealed bids electronically through the City's Procurement Portal, with a written inquiry deadline of March 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM and bids due on March 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM. A non-mandatory pre-offer conference is scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Webex. Pricing must be submitted on a per-pound basis (100% dry weight equivalent) and per-gallon, with all prices quoted FOB destination and delivered, and the contractor must be capable of delivering powdered activated carbon within five calendar days of order receipt while maintaining sufficient local inventory to support daily City requirements. The contractor must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, comply with all federal, state, and local regulations including Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and provide proof of NSF certification and independent laboratory analysis with each shipment.

All contractors and subcontractors are required to comply with the City of Phoenix's Supplemental Terms and Conditions applicable to airport agreements, which mandate nondiscrimination compliance under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and multiple federal statutes prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Contractors must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and verify employee eligibility through the E-Verify program in accordance with Phoenix City Code standards. Additionally, contractors must adhere to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements under 49 CFR Part 26 and meet all heat safety mitigation protocols for outdoor workers. All prices shall be firm and fixed for the initial one-year period, with annual price increase requests permitted upon 60 days' written notice and supporting documentation. The contract term is five years from the effective date, with potential for extension as determined by the City, and award is expected to be made by City Council following the competitive bidding process. No specific incumbent vendor information, budget range, or award value has been disclosed in the available solicitation materials.