Water Treatment Chemicals

The City of Newport, Rhode Island Department of Utilities - Water Division is seeking sealed proposals for water treatment chemicals through Bid #2025-UTL-003, covering a procurement period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The solicitation encompasses nine specific chemical items, including polyaluminum chloride, sodium hypochlorite, copper sulfate crystals, hydrogen peroxide based algaecide, sodium hydroxide, liquid hydrochloric acid, sodium fluorosilicate, sodium chlorite, and a cationic polymer. Estimated annual quantities range from 2,000 to 140,000 gallons/pounds, with deliveries to be made to two water treatment plants: Lawton Valley Water Treatment Plant in Portsmouth and Station One Water Treatment Plant in Newport. All chemicals must meet American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for drinking water treatment chemicals, with bidders required to provide compliance affidavits and subject to independent laboratory testing. The bid is due by 2:00 PM local time on May 6, 2025, with bid tabulations to be posted on the e-Procurement system within 24 hours of the closing date.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Bidders are required to provide a list of corporate officers or LLC principals and submit pricing on a per gallon or per pound basis, with no additional freight, handling, or tank rental charges permitted. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and is not bound by the estimated consumption quantities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the chemical procurement suggests a potentially significant annual contract value. All bid packages and potential addendums are located on the BidNetDirect Rhode Island website, and vendors must adhere to strict delivery requirements, including specific packaging specifications, time frames, and communication protocols. Prospective bidders should carefully review the technical specifications and compliance requirements to ensure their ability to meet the City of Newport's water treatment chemical needs.