RFQ - Chlorine

The City of Jacksonville, located in North Carolina, is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for 21 one-ton chlorine cylinders to be delivered to the City's Land Treatment Site located at 716 Firetower Road in Jacksonville. This procurement is specifically for the Utilities Maintenance Division's Land Treatment Facility Compound, with the initial contract term running from July 2025 to June 30, 2026, and potential for two additional consecutive one-year renewals if mutually agreed upon. The RFQ requires interested bidders to submit signed quotes by 5:00 p.m. on July 18, 2025, either via email to Barrysha Abney (babney@jacksonvillenc.gov) or in person to the Public Services Department. Potential bidders may direct questions to Brandon Davis at (910) 938-5322. The city reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all quotes, and select the quote deemed most advantageous, with quotes remaining valid for up to 30 days and all materials subject to inspection by the Chief Operator.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Successful bidders must be properly licensed to do business in Jacksonville and understand that while the city is exempt from Federal Excise Tax, they are not exempt from NC State & County Sales Tax. The procurement documents indicate that vendors must comply with various terms and conditions, including mandatory insurance coverage requirements (such as Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence), E-Verify compliance, and non-discrimination policies. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for 21 chlorine cylinders to be used in the city's water treatment operations. The city's Terms and Conditions document emphasizes comprehensive legal and operational guidelines, including payment terms of Net 30 days and adherence to North Carolina state laws, which will govern the contractual relationship.