RFB for Sodium Hypochlorite and Sulfuric Acid

The Audubon Commission has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for Sodium Hypochlorite and Sulfuric Acid supply, delivery, equipment installation, and maintenance at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana. The procurement covers the supply of 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite and Sulfuric Acid, with associated rental equipment including 4 monitored level tanks (140 to 300 gallons), 3 Aquasol controllers, safety pressure switches, probes, mounting boards, Stenner pumps, and flow cells. The estimated annual requirement is 15,000 gallons of Sodium Hypochlorite and 2,700 gallons of Sulfuric Acid. Bids are due by May 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with the contract period spanning from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, and potential for two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsive and responsible bidder status, with considerations for quality, reliability of supply, and timely delivery. Price adjustments will be permitted based on the Producer Price Index for chemicals in the Southeast region, with specific provisions for tariff-related price changes.

The RFB emphasizes supplier diversity, actively encouraging participation from minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and small businesses registered under the Hudson Initiative. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing details, including equipment installation costs, monthly equipment rental fees, and per-gallon prices for both chemicals, with the understanding that estimated quantities do not guarantee specific purchase volumes. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement requires suppliers to provide fully integrated chemical supply and equipment rental solutions for the Audubon Zoo's operational needs. The bid allows for potential price adjustments, suggesting flexibility in contract pricing based on market conditions. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the annual chemical requirements and equipment rental specifications indicate a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified chemical supply vendors with specialized zoo and institutional maintenance capabilities.