Water Treatment Chemicals

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) is seeking sealed bids for a water treatment chemicals procurement through a Request for Bids (RFB) numbered 26-1380, specifically for Sulfur Dioxide Gas in 150-pound cylinders to be delivered to the Hutto Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. The annual requirement is 72,000 pounds (48 cylinders), with a delivery schedule of two cylinders every other week throughout the contract year. All chemicals must be NSF/ANSI Standard 60 approved, with the successful bidder responsible for delivery, unloading, transferring chemicals to plant storage, and cleanup of any spillage at no additional cost. Bid submissions are due by 10:00 AM on January 13, 2026, with a public bid opening at 11:00 AM via YouTube Live, and bidders can submit proposals through BidNet Direct, hand delivery, or overnight/express mail. The contract term is one year with potential renewals for up to four additional one-year periods, resulting in a possible five-year total contract term. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible bidder based on cost and past performance, with bid pricing required on a per-pound basis including all associated labor, materials, tools, equipment, fuel, and handling charges.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified insurance requirements, which include General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), Workers' Compensation (statutory), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), Employers' Liability ($1,000,000), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per claim). Vendors must register with myCOItracking.com to provide proof of insurance coverage prior to contract commencement. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, the BRA reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without penalty. Deliveries must be completed within three working days of order placement, and invoices will be paid within thirty days of receipt and acceptance of goods. The bid is F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and included in the bid price, and the BRA is exempt from Texas sales and use taxes. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the annual requirement of 72,000 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide Gas suggests a significant procurement value for the wastewater treatment facility.