Soduim hypochlorite for water treatment

The City of Amarillo, located in Texas, is soliciting bids for an annual contract to supply sodium hypochlorite for water treatment, specifically identified as Invitation to Bid (ITB) 304-25 JLO. The procurement seeks two distinct product quantities: 65 drums of liquid sodium hypochlorite (10%) in 55-gallon drums to be delivered to the 24th Street Pump Station, and 5,000 gallons of liquid sodium hypochlorite (10%) to be delivered in bulk totes to the Raw Water Reservoir at 4200 SE 34th Osage. The sodium hypochlorite must be certified to meet NSF-60 standards for drums and NSF-60 and ANSI/AWAB-300-92 standards for bulk deliveries, with deliveries estimated at approximately 1,000 gallons per delivery during the contract year. The bid closes on October 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with the Amarillo City Council expected to review proposals on October 28, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with technical specifications, local preference considerations, and overall bid responsiveness.

The contract includes provisions for local preference under Section 271.9051 of the Texas Local Government Code, potentially favoring vendors with a principal place of business in Amarillo if their bid is within 5% of the lowest non-local bid, subject to certain limitations. Vendors must complete a Local Preference Consideration Application demonstrating economic development opportunities for the city. The contract has several restrictions, including prohibitions on doing business with certain countries, boycotting Israel, or discriminating against firearm or energy companies. The contract will be awarded to the highest evaluated bidder for an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 per year, with an initial one-year term and the option of four one-year extensions. Vendors must be prepared to provide proof of insurance within 10 business days of contract award and complete a Vendor Acknowledgement Form certifying compliance with various state and federal regulations. The City of Amarillo reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and is exempt from federal excise and state taxes.