Sodium Hypo Chlorite Solution - 2025

The Town of Bethlehem Parks & Recreation Department is seeking bids for Sodium Hypochlorite Solution to be used in municipal swimming pools across Albany County and Albany City. The procurement involves an estimated 10,000 gallons of chemical solution to be delivered weekly during the swim season (June, July, and August), with potential additional deliveries on an as-requested basis. The contract will commence on the date of bid award and extend through March 1, 2026, with a potential one-year renewal option. Specific bid requirements include precise chemical analysis standards for the Sodium Hypochlorite Solution, with detailed specifications for chlorine availability, sodium hypochlorite percentage, and other chemical components. The bid will be opened on February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with deliveries to be made NET and FOB at Elm Avenue Park in Delmar, NY, requiring a 24-hour response time for requested deliveries. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible bidder, considering factors such as reliability, material quality, specification conformity, and delivery terms. Interested vendors can obtain bid documents via email from the Town Clerk or by downloading them from the Town of Bethlehem website.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to qualified chemical suppliers capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified, the bid documents suggest a competitive procurement process that welcomes proposals from multiple potential suppliers. The estimated contract value is not precisely specified, but the procurement involves approximately 10,000 gallons of Sodium Hypochlorite Solution for the swim season, with potential for a one-year renewal. The pricing structure is expected to be competitive, with vendors submitting unit pricing for the chemical solution. Delivery infrastructure requirements include the ability to provide bulk deliveries to Elm Avenue Park, with a 24-hour response capability for additional product requests. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical compliance with the detailed chemical specifications outlined in the bid documents, ensuring the solution meets the precise requirements for municipal swimming pool treatment.