Swimming Pool Chemicals

The City of Seattle is requesting bids to establish a multi-year contract for swimming pool treatment chemicals on an as-needed basis, with sealed bids due November 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on October 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience safely transporting chemicals in compliance with local, state, and federal transportation regulations and must comply with Washington State Department of Health regulations. The scope encompasses 40 line items including sodium hypochlorite (various concentrations and container sizes), calcium hypochlorite, sodium dichlor, bromine tablets, cyanuric acid, sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, specialty products such as Harborlite and filter cleaner, acids, and Taylor test kit reagents for indoor and outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, spray parks, and decorative fountains throughout Seattle city limits.

The estimated annual contract value is $250,000. The initial contract term is five years with one two-year extension option at the City's discretion. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the contract period; unit costs must be submitted on the City's bid form with delivery charges included in unit prices and no separate billing permitted. The incumbent contractor is Orca Pacific Inc. under contract #4738.

Vendors must maintain an order desk available 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on business days, provide same-day response on frequently ordered items, offer delivery service at no charge with a seven business-day response time for most orders, and provide a 90-day trial period post-award. Required insurance includes $1 million Commercial General Liability each occurrence combined single limit, $2 million general aggregate, $2 million products/completed operations aggregate, $1 million Business Automobile Liability combined single limit, Washington State Workers' Compensation Insurance, and $1 million Contractor's Pollution Liability Insurance each claim. The City must be named as additional insured on all applicable coverages. Questions are due October 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Upon award, vendors must provide insurance evidence within 15 days. The City does not guarantee contract utilization; Seattle Parks and Recreation is the main user, though other City departments may purchase from the contract.