Water Treatment Services

Maricopa County and Tucson City are seeking a qualified water treatment service company through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide comprehensive chemical treatment and maintenance services for 17 sites. The primary objective is to obtain services that can produce clean heat transfer surfaces with minimal corrosion at the lowest possible cost, focusing on preventing scale, microbiological activity, and inhibiting corrosion. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary qualified personnel, equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services to manage water treatment processes effectively. The solicitation requires the successful bidder to control chemical injection, manage algae issues, and maintain high-quality water treatment standards. The bid was posted on September 11, 2025, with a submission deadline of October 2, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely include cost, experience, expertise, program offerings, and overall compliance with technical requirements. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including manufacturer's descriptive literature and potentially signed agreements demonstrating their capability to meet the district's specific water treatment needs.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents, the procurement process emphasizes vendor responsibility and compliance with various regulations. The contract appears to be structured as a multi-term agreement potentially running through June 30, 2026, with possibilities for up to four additional one-year extensions, subject to funding availability. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with mandatory worker's compensation insurance. The district reserves the right to make multiple awards and is not obligated to purchase a minimum quantity of services. Pricing is expected to remain firm for the contract term, with the potential for review and negotiation of price adjustments. While a specific budget range was not provided, the emphasis on cost-effectiveness suggests a competitive procurement process aimed at securing the most economical water treatment solution for the district's 17 sites.