Water Treatment Chemicals

The City of Dublin, Georgia is soliciting bids for an annual water treatment chemical procurement through Invitation to Bid #24-11-001, seeking suppliers of liquid chlorine, hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFS), and potassium permanganate for their Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. The procurement requires vendors to supply specific quantities including 10-20 tons of liquid chlorine in one-ton containers, 60-85 liquid chlorine cylinders annually, HFS delivered in portable totes, and potassium permanganate delivered in 55-pound pails. All chemicals must be NSF 60 certified and AWWA approved, with pricing to remain firm for the 2025 calendar year. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing on the provided Bid Proposal Form, with deliveries required within 5 days of notice. The bid response deadline is November 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time, and the City reserves the right to request product samples prior to contract award. Evaluation criteria appear to include pricing, chemical specifications, and delivery capabilities, with a notable 3% price preference granted to local vendors within the City of Dublin.

The procurement allows for potential multiple vendor awards and does not explicitly limit participation to specific enterprise types or disadvantaged business categories. Vendors must submit a completed W-9 form with their bid and understand the contract's payment terms of Net 30 days. The City maintains the right to terminate the contract with 30-day written notice and is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the annual chemical requirements suggest a moderate-value contract covering liquid chlorine, HFS, and potassium permanganate supplies. The procurement appears structured to ensure reliable, compliant chemical supply for municipal water treatment operations, with flexibility for the City to adjust vendor relationships and procurement needs as necessary.