Zinc Orthophosphate Solution

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is requesting bids on liquid zinc orthophosphate solution under ITB 2026-SWB-38, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST and public bid opening at 11:30 a.m. the same day. Louisiana Act 318 of 1958 preference for in-state firms and products applies.

The scope covers approximately 110,000 pounds of liquid zinc orthophosphate solution delivered F.O.B. to the Algiers Water Plant in 300-gallon totes, with estimated regular delivery of six totes per month. The product must meet AWWA Standard B506-18 and NSF Standard 60 certifications and comply with a 1:10 zinc-to-orthophosphate ratio of 3.5–3.6 percent zinc and 35–36 percent orthophosphate, with no impurities capable of producing deleterious effects on potable water. Bidders must submit certified analysis documentation specifying zinc and orthophosphate percentages and bulk density using EPA-approved analytical procedures from the current edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, along with product data sheets and manufacturer information. Delivery windows are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with 24 hours' notice required.

The initial contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options. Price adjustments for renewals may be requested 90 to 120 days prior to renewal dates and must be based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for the commodity. The Board reserves the right to order up to 100 percent above estimated quantities and guarantees purchases of at least 10 percent of estimated amounts. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days following the bid opening date. Hard copy sealed submissions are required; fax and email submissions are not accepted. Bidders must provide workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile, and professional liability insurance and submit required affidavits addressing conflicts of interest, non-collusion, non-solicitation, and convicted felon status. Written bidder questions were due July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by July 16, 2026.