Water Treatment Chemicals

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) is requesting sealed proposals for a statewide contract to provide water treatment chemicals and associated services. The major customers for these items are the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) as well as various state institutions of higher education, including the University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas, Texas State University, and Sam Houston State University. The contract will cover a wide range of water treatment products and services required to protect, maintain, and clean boilers, cooling towers, and other water-based equipment. Respondents must meet qualifications related to experience, personnel, product compliance, and service capabilities. The contract term is initially from the effective date to February 28, 2025, with four optional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by April 23, 2024 at 1:30 pm Central Time, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 5, 2024. CPA will evaluate responses based on qualifications/experience (80 points) and pricing (20 points) to determine the best value to the state.

The contract will serve state and local government entities located in Travis County and the City of Austin. There are no HUB subcontracting requirements unless the respondent intends to use subcontractors. CPA anticipates making multiple awards to provide the best value to their customers, who will then select the contractor that offers the best value for their specific needs. The pricing must be structured as firm, all-inclusive discounts with no escalation, though respondents may provide additional prompt payment discounts. The contract has no listed incumbent vendors, and the available funding sources are not specified in the documents provided.