WTRF Ferric Chloride Supply

The City of Greeley, located in Weld County, Colorado, is soliciting bids for a ferric chloride supply contract for its Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility (WTRF). The procurement, identified as Invitation for Bid #F25-01-002, seeks a fixed-price contract for ferric chloride at 38-42% concentration to be used for phosphorus removal, H2S reduction, and odor mitigation. The contract term is from January 31, 2025, through December 31, 2027, with potential optional extensions for 2028 and 2029. Annual usage is estimated between 20,000 and 40,000 gallons, with delivery options including tanker (4,000-6,000 gallons) and tote (275 gallons or greater) pumped delivery. Bidders must submit complete proposals by January 31, 2025, before 2:00 PM MST, with a virtual bid opening meeting scheduled for 2:30 PM via Microsoft Teams. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, vendor performance, service history, and the ability to meet delivery specifications, including safe delivery to a secure facility with controlled access. The city reserves the right to award the contract to one or multiple vendors based on the best interests of the municipality.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing contractual arrangements. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the document suggests that pricing will be evaluated on a per-dry-ton basis, with potential for annual price adjustments. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements and comply with local and state regulations. Delivery specifications are strict, requiring vendors to ensure staff are present and aware of deliveries, and to provide transportation and hookup services to the facility's storage tanks. The contract anticipates deliveries every two to three months, with the total contract value dependent on the actual volume of ferric chloride purchased during the contract period. Interested vendors can obtain additional historical pricing information through a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request, with project manager Tyler Eldridge available for potential inquiries.