TVWD ITB 20250818 Carbon Dioxide

The Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), acting as the Managing Agency for the Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS), is seeking a vendor to supply carbon dioxide (CO2) for its Water Treatment Plant located in Sherwood, Oregon. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20250818 aims to procure approximately 400 tons of CO2 annually, with estimated usage of 2,600 lbs/day during peak summer months and 1,300 lbs/day during fall and winter months. The CO2 must meet specific technical requirements, including 99.5% purity, NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification, and compliance with drinking water treatment chemical standards. Bids are due electronically through Bid Locker by September 4, 2025, with an initial contract term of one year and potential automatic renewals for three additional one-year terms. The successful vendor will be responsible for transportation, delivery, training, safety procedures, and maintaining sufficient chemical quantities. Pricing will be determined by the contractor's quoted prices, with the first contract year's prices remaining firm and potential escalations considered after the initial 12-month period, subject to market condition documentation and District approval.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the technical specifications for the CO2 supply. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly listed, the District reserves the right to cancel the contract and seek alternative suppliers if delivery performance is unsatisfactory or if pricing cannot be mutually agreed upon. The potential award value is not precisely defined, but the annual procurement of 400 tons of CO2 suggests a significant ongoing commitment. The contract appears to be structured to ensure a stable and reliable supply of high-quality carbon dioxide for water treatment purposes, with flexibility for both the TVWD and the selected vendor to adjust terms after the initial contract year.