Supply & Delivery of High Calcium Water Grade Quicklime

The Lower Perkiomen Valley Regional Sewer Authority (LPVRSA) is soliciting electronic bids via PennBid for a two-year contract to supply and deliver High Calcium Water Grade Quicklime to the Oaks Wastewater Treatment Plant. The procurement seeks approximately 700 tons of quicklime per year, with each delivery requiring a minimum of 24 tons. Deliveries must be made on an on-call basis between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and the quicklime must meet specific material requirements, including passing a 1/8" screen and being suitable for municipal wastewater sludge treatment in accordance with AWWA Standards (B202). Bidders must submit electronic proposals through PennBid by November 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM local time, and are required to accompany their bids with security equal to ten percent of the total bid price. Potential vendors must submit any questions through the PennBid "Messages/Vendor Discussions" tab no later than October 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in comprehensive general and automobile liability.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contract includes stringent performance requirements that may limit potential bidders. The Authority reserves the right to cancel the contract or purchase lime from alternative sources if the contractor fails to meet delivery requirements within three calendar days of a request. Contractors must provide weight/volume and chemical purity certificates with each shipment, and the Authority retains the right to inspect and chemically analyze each shipment. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt, based on actual material delivered. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the contract covers a two-year period with an estimated annual requirement of 700 tons of quicklime. The procurement emphasizes the critical nature of the quicklime for the Authority's operational needs, with potential financial penalties for non-compliance and strict expectations for material quality and delivery performance.