Supply of Sodium Hydroxide 2026

The City of Sulphur, Louisiana is requesting bids for the supply of sodium hydroxide 50% (caustic), approximately 90,000 pounds delivered in 45,000-pound tank truck loads during the 2026 calendar year, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Per Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2251, preference is given to materials produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana when quality is equal.

Bid pricing must be submitted on a per-pound basis only, with no add-on fees permitted. All amounts must be shown in both words and figures; written amounts govern in case of discrepancy. Delivery is F.O.B. to a location in Sulphur as directed by the City, with all transportation and handling charges fully prepaid by the contractor.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid or $2,000, whichever is lesser. Bids submitted without the required bid bond will be rejected. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 45 days and are subject only to cash discount. The contract shall remain firm for the calendar year 2026 and may be subject to extension by mutual agreement.

Bids will be submitted to the Clerk of the Council at 101 N. Huntington Street, Sulphur, Louisiana 70663 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the deadline. Payment will be made upon delivery in accordance with the City's standard NET 30 payment procedures. The City reserves the right to divide items to obtain the lowest bid and to reject any or all bids.