Western virginia water authority has an invitation to bid for biokarrier, plant derivation is kenaf in 20LB. Boxes or equal. Specs are attached under documents.

The Western Virginia Water Authority is soliciting competitive bids for biokarrier product derived from kenaf plant material, packaged in 20-pound boxes or an approved equal alternative. This procurement is being conducted on behalf of Roanoke County and Roanoke City in Virginia and represents an invitation to bid solicitation for qualified vendors to supply this specialized material for water treatment or filtration applications. The specification document establishes detailed technical requirements for the kenaf-based biokarrier, including material composition, physical properties, and performance standards that all submitted products must meet to be considered acceptable. Vendors offering equivalent alternative products must demonstrate that their submissions meet or exceed the specified standards outlined in the attached specification document. The proposal deadline is May 19, 2026, with the opportunity having been posted on May 6, 2026. Bidders must carefully review the attached specification document (QQ119631 KENAF.pdf) to ensure full compliance with all technical and quality requirements before submission.

The specification documents provided do not indicate specific set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or information regarding disadvantaged enterprise programs applicable to this procurement. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available solicitation materials. Similarly, the posted opportunity documents do not specify an award value, budget range, or contract value estimate for this biokarrier procurement. Interested vendors should consult the complete specification document and any additional solicitation materials available through the Western Virginia Water Authority to obtain comprehensive details regarding award amounts, contract terms, and any applicable preferences or restrictions that may apply to this competitive bidding process.