Water Treatment Chemicals

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) has issued Request for Bids (RFB 26-1379) for water treatment chemicals, specifically Aluminum Sulfate at 48-50% concentration, to be delivered to the Hutto Central Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hutto, Texas. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide approximately 50 totes (13,750 gallons) of chemical annually, with typical orders of 2 totes (500 gallons) per delivery. All chemicals must meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification and include certificates of analysis at bid submission. Deliveries are required within 72 hours of order placement, between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with the vendor responsible for unloading, transfer, and cleanup. The contract evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsible bidder based on specific criteria outlined in the bid documents. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of December 19, 2025, with BRA's responses posted by December 24, 2025, and the final bid submission deadline set for January 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with a public bid opening at 11:00 AM via virtual livestream.

The contract includes potential multi-year renewal options, allowing for up to four additional one-year periods beyond the initial one-year term. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), Employers' Liability ($1,000,000 policy limit), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per claim/aggregate). Respondents are required to submit several mandatory documents, including a W-9 form, Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Vendor Compliance to State Law form, Material Safety Data Sheet, chemical certifications, and a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the annual chemical requirement suggests a moderate-value contract. The BRA is tax-exempt, and invoices will be processed within 30 days of goods receipt and acceptance. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and insurance requirements, with potential emphasis on supporting Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) through the subcontracting plan.