Water & wastewater treatment chemicals – aluminum sulfate

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) in North Carolina is soliciting sealed bids for the supply of Aluminum Sulfate, a water and wastewater treatment chemical. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) opportunity is open to qualified suppliers, with bids due by 3:00 p.m. ET on June 20, 2024 at OWASA's administrative offices. The contract is tentatively scheduled to begin on July 1, 2024. OWASA will evaluate bids based on factors such as color, Baume, specific gravity, temperature, alumina percentage, pH, turbidity range, and ferric oxide percentage, and will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, and the time specified for contract performance. Bidders must submit various attachments, including specifications, bid forms, affidavits, certificates, safety data sheets, and information on their specific product's characteristics.

This opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers, and OWASA does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify a budget range or award value for this procurement.