Sulfuric Acid

The City of Lawton, located in Oklahoma's Cleveland County, is soliciting bids for a requirements-type contract to supply bulk sulfuric acid for its water treatment facilities. The procurement (Contract Number CL25-024) seeks a vendor to provide sulfuric acid with a concentration of 93% - 96% and specific gravity of 1.83 - 1.85. The contract period will run from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, with an estimated annual usage of 2,000,000 pounds at the Medicine Park Plant and 500,000 pounds at the Southeast Plant. Deliveries must be shipped in bulk, approximately 3,000 gallons per load, to the specified water treatment plants in Lawton. The bid opening is scheduled for May 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm, with bids to be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including a completed W-9 form, non-discrimination compliance certificate, and a material safety data sheet (MSDS). Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing per wet pound, with options for 180-day and 365-day price guarantees.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation noted in the bid documents. Vendors must meet specific requirements, including providing security information 24 hours prior to delivery, including driver details and trailer information, and supplying a certified weight certificate and product analysis at the time of delivery. The product must be certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 60 or 61 as suitable for drinking water treatment. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and payment will be made only for the actual weight of product delivered. No specific insurance or bond requirements are stipulated for this contract. While the exact budget is not explicitly stated, the annual usage volumes suggest a significant procurement value, with an estimated 2,500,000 pounds of sulfuric acid to be purchased during the contract period.