Sodium Bisulfite

The Albany County Water Purification District is soliciting bids for a sodium bisulfite supply contract through RFB #2025-115, targeting chemical procurement for its North Plant in Menands, NY. The bid seeks a qualified vendor to provide sodium bisulfite with specific chemical characteristics, including a concentration of 38.0-40.0%, pH of 3.5-5.0, and specific gravity of 1.31-1.35. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in manufacturing or distributing sodium bisulfite and must provide safety data sheets and annual emergency response training. The contract requires minimum 4,000-gallon truckload deliveries within 48 hours of order, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm. The district's chemical storage facility has two tanks with a total usable storage capacity of 5,000 gallons, and each delivery must include a comprehensive manifest detailing gallons delivered, scale weights, sodium bisulfite percentage, and specific gravity. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 21, 2025, and will be received at the Albany County Department of General Services Purchasing Division. The contract period will run from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with an option to renew for two additional consecutive one-year intervals.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), with bidders required to complete several compliance documents including non-collusive bidding certification, vendor responsibility questionnaire, and Iranian Energy Sector Divestment certification. While the exact budget range is not specified, the estimated annual usage is 12,000 gallons of sodium bisulfite. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with various state and local procurement regulations. The bid does not explicitly mention an incumbent vendor, suggesting this might be a new or re-competed contract. Bidders will need to show they can meet stringent delivery and quality specifications, with the ability to integrate their chemical supply with the existing infrastructure of the North Plant's two storage tanks. Additional evaluation criteria appear to focus on vendor qualifications, chemical specifications, delivery capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the district's specific requirements.