Purchase of Magnesium Chloride

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Department of Water Resources is requesting competitive quotes for a one-time purchase of 26,000 gallons of 30% magnesium chloride solution to be delivered to the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center in Buford, Georgia, with quotes due by 2:00 p.m. on January 17, 2023.

The material specification requires magnesium chloride content of 30% to 32% with defined maximum limits for manganese, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, bromide, iron, and insoluble material, plus specified ranges for specific gravity, pH, and bulk density. Delivery must occur within 72 hours of order placement or per a mutually agreed schedule on an F.O.B. destination, prepaid basis.

Pricing shall be submitted in U.S. dollars per gallon, rounded to two decimal places, inclusive of all charges and delivery. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Successful bidders must hold comprehensive insurance coverage: statutory workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, auto liability of $500,000 per occurrence, umbrella liability of $1,000,000, and environmental liability of $1,000,000, with all carriers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher and authorization to do business in Georgia. Prospective suppliers must submit three municipal wastewater references for similar projects, a completed compliance sheet, certified analysis of magnesium chloride content, and evidence of a valid Gwinnett County occupation tax certificate if applicable.

Questions are due by 3:00 p.m. on January 13, 2023. Quotes may be submitted via email to Brittany.Bryant@gwinnettcounty.com, by fax to (770) 822-8735, or in person to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Office. The County reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive technicalities, and negotiate terms with selected bidders and is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax.