SEVERN WATER SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% - SBR Procurement

The Maryland Environmental Service is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a sodium hydroxide procurement contract for the Severn Water Treatment Plant located in Severn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to furnish and deliver approximately 8,000 gallons of 50% sodium hydroxide annually, with monthly deliveries of approximately 600 gallons. The successful bidder must supply and maintain an 800 to 1,000 gallon storage tank with dual containment for onsite product storage throughout the contract term. All deliveries must occur between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with vendors required to provide 30-minute advance notification to facility personnel. The bid is due on January 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with electronic submission required through the MES Procurement Portal. The deadline for submitting questions or requests for clarification is December 17, 2025, by 1:00 PM. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid price from a responsible bidder, with pricing to remain fixed for the entire contract period.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which means only businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs are eligible to bid. There are no specified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontract participation goals for this contract. No bonding requirements are listed, and the initial contract term is one year from the issuance of a written notice-to-proceed. Contractors must submit comprehensive affidavits and certifications covering areas such as commercial nondiscrimination, bribery, debarment status, tax obligations, and conflicts of interest. The contract requires vendors to deliver sodium hydroxide in bulk directly into a vendor-supplied storage tank, with no alternative delivery methods such as drums, totes, or pails accepted. Payment will be made for bulk gallons delivered and accepted, based on delivery tickets documenting shipment details. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the annual procurement volume of 8,000 gallons provides a baseline for potential contract value.