Zinc Orthophosphate Solution - Correction to Solicitation Number

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is requesting bids for liquid zinc orthophosphate solution under ITB 123460-2026-SWB-38, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST and public bid opening at 11:30 a.m. CST at the Board's Procurement Conference Room, 625 St. Joseph Street, or via Microsoft Teams.

The scope covers supply of approximately 110,000 pounds of zinc orthophosphate solution, with regular delivery of six 300-gallon totes per month. The product must meet AWWA Standard No. B506-18 and carry NSF Standard 60 certification. Delivery is F.O.B. to the Algiers Water Plant, 900 Lamarque, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with required 24-hour advance notice.

The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods. Upon expiration, the contractor may continue supplying under the same terms on a month-to-month basis for up to three months pending termination notice. The Board reserves the right to order up to 100 percent above the estimated quantity while guaranteeing a minimum purchase of 10 percent of estimated quantities. Pricing shall remain firm for 90 days following bid opening and through contract effective dates. Contractors may request price adjustments between 90 and 120 days prior to contract renewal using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index methodology, subject to Board approval.

Bidders must submit NSF certification, typical analysis forms, and affidavits addressing conflict of interest, convicted felon status, non-collusion, and non-solicitation. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 / $2,000,000, and errors and omissions insurance of $1,000,000 / $2,000,000. Written questions are due July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST, with responses provided July 16, 2026.