Water Purification Chemical - Food Grade Granular Salt

The City of Newark, New Jersey is seeking a New Jersey State certified drinking water chemical treatment company to supply and deliver food grade granular salt (Culinox 999) for the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant through a 24-month contract. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with Bid #2022-46, targeting the acquisition of water purification chemicals specifically for onsite sodium hypochlorite generation. The total estimated annual quantity is 550 tons, with a minimum shipment requirement of 22 tons, to be delivered to the water treatment facility located at 2224 Route 23 North in West Milford. Electronic bids will be accepted through the City's e-Procurement Portal until 10:15 am on August 11, 2022, with a subsequent public bid opening via Zoom conference call. Bidders must provide unit cost quotes for 1-ton and 22-ton quantities for both Year 1 and Year 2, with pricing remaining firm throughout the contract period and potential allowances for manufacturer price adjustments. The chemical must meet stringent technical specifications, including 99.95% sodium chloride content, strict limits on sulfates, calcium/magnesium, moisture, water insolubility, and heavy metals.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, the contract includes comprehensive performance requirements such as emergency response protocols and regulatory compliance. Delivery requirements are rigorous, mandating seven-day-per-week availability, a maximum two-day delivery time, and mandatory provision of driver information, truck details, and a certified chemical analysis with each delivery. Although incumbent vendors are not identified, the procurement suggests a critical ongoing need for high-quality water purification chemicals. While a specific budget range is not provided, the annual estimated quantity of 550 tons indicates a significant procurement scale. The contract appears designed to ensure consistent, high-quality chemical supply for the city's water treatment operations, with a focus on precise chemical specifications, reliable delivery, and comprehensive regulatory adherence.