Sodium Hydroxide Solution (25% and 50%)

The Trinity River Authority is soliciting sealed bids for two-year supplies of sodium hydroxide solution (25% and 50% concentrations) for the Tarrant County Water Supply Project, Livingston Regional Water Supply System, and Huntsville Regional Water Supply System, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST.

The scope covers approximately 7,073,158 wet pounds total: 2,925,682 wet pounds of 25% solution and 4,147,476 wet pounds of 50% solution distributed across three facilities in Euless, Livingston, and Huntsville, Texas. Deliveries must occur within 48 hours of order receipt during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday). Successful bidders must hold NSF-60 and ANSI certifications, provide Safety Data Sheets and technical data sheets with each shipment, and obtain weight certificates from certified weighers for all bulk shipments. Driver photo identification must be submitted prior to delivery.

Pricing must be firm and fixed for the entire contract period on a delivered basis with all shipping and freight costs included, quoted as unit prices for 25% solution at Euless and as 100% NaOH equivalent pricing for Livingston and Huntsville. The contract term runs December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2028. Payment occurs within 30 days of invoice receipt, provided invoices include valid purchase order numbers and are submitted within 10 days of delivery.

Successful bidders must carry comprehensive insurance: $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 pollution liability, $1,000,000 commercial auto liability, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. The Authority reserves the right to reject all bids, award on an item-by-item basis, and may compare pricing against the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program. Questions are due August 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Bids must be submitted electronically via Procureware.