WTP CHEMICALS - REBID OF HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID LIQUID

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	May 6, 2026
Due:	Jun 2, 2026
Agency:	City of Saginaw
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	68 - Chemicals and Chemical Products
Solicitation No:	P2135-27
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DATE: MAY 5, 2026

REQUEST FOR SEALED BID PROPOSAL

CITY OF SAGINAW- CITY HALL

PURCHASING OFFICE

1315 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE, ROOM #105

SAGINAW, MICHIGAN 48601

PHONE: (989) 759-1430

SEALED BID: P2135-27

TITLE: WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHEMICALS

*REBID OF HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID LIQUID

DUE BY: JUNE 2, 2026, AT 3:00 PM

The City of Saginaw is soliciting Sealed Bid Proposals for annual chemicals for the Saginaw Water Treatment

Plant, specifically the rebid of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid Liquid with specifications as shown in bid document. Bids

must be received in the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00 PM on the due date to be considered.

The City reserves the right to split said bid to our best benefit.

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The City of Saginaw does not accept sealed bid proposals via fax or email. Bid documents are available for

download on the City of Saginaw’s web site, www.saginaw-mi.com, under the ‘Find A Bid’ tab.

‘All or None’ means bidders are required to submit pricing for all years and/or all items requested. Any

proposal submitted that does not meet this requirement may be disqualified. If said bid is not listed as ‘All or

None’, the City reserves the right to split said bid to our best benefit.

‘No Substitutions’ means bidders are required to submit pricing for goods/materials as noted in specifications.

If the bid does not include no substitutions language, the respective bidder can submit pricing for a substitution

and/or alternate. You must identify the brand, model, part number, etc., method or process. Bidders may

include supporting documents. The City reserves the right to determine equivalent.

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BIDDER NAME: _____________________________________

PROPOSAL FORM FOR BID NO. P2135-27

ANNUAL WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS

BID OPENING: June 2, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M.

In compliance with the City of Saginaw’s specifications and Standard Instructions to Bidders, the undersigned

hereby proposes to supply during the 7/1/26 – 6/30/27 period for the price of:

ITEM EST.QTY

DESCRIPTION

UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

1a.

1b.

95 tons

Hydrofluorosilicic Acid liquid, AWWA Standard B703-24

delivered to the Saginaw Water Plant in 1,500-gallon max

shipments per attached specification.*(1)

Tariff, Surcharge and other Fees for Hydrofluorosilicic

Acid (2)

* Drivers are responsible for cleanup of all spilled material during delivery.

(1) Delivered price shall be based on 23% concentration.

/ton $

(2) Tariff, Surcharge and other Fees are an additional cost listed by the bidder. Fees billed shall not exceed bid

cost. Tariff charges shall be reduced in kind with US Tariff rates. Bidders supplying domestic product with

no extraneous fees may leave the line blank or record $0 for the appropriate Tariff item.

All bidders shall enclose a Certificate of Compliance to ANSI/NFS Standard 60/61 with their bid

responses.

All bidders shall enclose a current SDS for the respective chemical.

IF VARIATIONS ARE PROPOSED, LIST ON SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER AND RETURN WITH THE BID

RESPONSE FORM. ENCLOSE MANUFACTURER’S DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE OR BROCHURE.

I hereby state that all the information I have provided is true, accurate, and complete. I hereby state that I have the authority

to submit this bid, which will become a binding contract, if accepted by the City of Saginaw. I hereby agree to abide by all

City ordinances, rules and regulations including the suspension process for poor performance arising out of this contract, if

awarded.

COMPANY NAME

(Signature)

STREET ADDRESS OR PO BOX

(Print Name of Above)

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

TITLE OF SIGNATORY

TELEPHONE NUMBER

DATE OF OFFER

TERMS OF PAYMENT

ESTIMATED DELIVERY AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER

Bids shall be returned to the City of Saginaw-Purchasing Office, RM #105, City Hall, 1315 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI

48601 no later than the time and date listed above. Sealed envelopes shall be marked with the bid number, title, and opening

date.

Tabulations will be available at our website, under the Purchasing Department.

LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED.

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PROPERTIES

2026 SAGINAW WATER TREATMENT PLANT

SPECIFICATIONS FOR HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID, (H2SiF6)

1. The Hydrofluorosilicic Acid must meet State of Michigan, Department of Environment, Great Lakes

and Energy, Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division requirements for water treatment

chemicals and NSF/ANSI Standard 60-2025 Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals – Health Effects.

2. Material must be manufactured in accordance with AWWA Standard B703-24 for Fluorosilicic Acid in

all areas not in conflict with ANSI 60.

3. An affidavit of compliance must be provided, which states that the Hydrofluorosilicic Acid furnished

complies with all applicable requirements of NSF/ANSI 60 and AWWA B703. A Safety Data Sheet must

be provided.

4. This material shall be certified as suitable for contact with or treatment of drinking water by an

accredited certification organization in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 60-2025 Drinking Water

Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects. A copy of product certification under ANSI 60 must be submitted

with the bid.

5. The Hydrofluorosilicic Acid shall meet a minimum concentration of 23% Fluorosilicic Acid by weight.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

1. Orders shall be made as required and requested by telephone. Delivery is normally within 5 days of

the request. Deliveries will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except on

City Holidays.

2. The Hydrofluosilicic Acid shall be delivered to the Saginaw Water Treatment Plant at the following

address:

522 Ezra Rust Drive

Saginaw, MI 48601

(989) 759-1640

3. The Hydrofluorosilicic Acid shall be delivered as required by the City of Saginaw in truckload

shipments of approximately 1,500 gallons per load, direct shipped bulk delivery. The supplier must also

provide an analytical statement with each delivery. The bidder shall indicate the minimum concentration

of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid of 23% on the delivery sheet for evaluation.

4. The Hydrofluorosilicic Acid is to be unloaded through a 2” quick-coupled connection. Weight tickets

from approved scales are required for each shipment. Each weight ticket shall show the Gross Wt., Tare

Wt., and Net Wt.

5. The cost of delivery must be included in the bid price.

6. There shall be provisions made for security of the Water Treatment Plant.

A) A fax or email will be sent to the plant prior to receipt of shipment. It shall include the driver’s

picture, his identity, shipping company name and truck number.

B) Proof of driver identity and receipt of the fax will be required before any shipment will be

received.

7. Cost for security provisions must be included in the bid price.

8. The Water Plant assumes no liability for additional costs in the event the above provisions are not met

causing delay or return of shipment.

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SHIPPING/HANDLING

All shipping and handling charges and all costs associated with the delivery, installation and/or completion of the

product or service requested must be included in your bid, including but not limited to any titles, fees, and transfer

cost.

VENDOR COMPLIANCE

The City of Saginaw requires bidders to submit documentation furnished by the Purchasing Office indicating

compliance with the Ordinance §14.33. Vendor Compliance Forms must be on file with City of Saginaw

Purchasing Office, 1315 S. Washington Ave, Room #105, Saginaw, Michigan 48601. Forms are available for

download at www.saginaw-mi.com.

EVIDENCE OF BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS

Bidders may be required to submit a Statement of Qualification and/or provide satisfactory evidence that they

have been regularly engaged in the business and are reasonably familiar therewith, and that they are fully

prepared with the necessary capital, materials, and machinery to complete the work or to furnish the materials

contracted for to the satisfaction of the City.

CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS OR TRANSFERS PROHIBITED

The assignment or transfer of a contract, or of interests in the contract, are prohibited unless approved by the

City of Saginaw Purchasing Office, respective City department and City Council.

THIRD PARTY

In the event the awarded bidder uses a third-party company to provide the goods and/or services requested, the

bidder must notify the Purchasing Office before said goods are shipped and/or services provided. At that time,

the City reserves the right to accept or reject the use of a third-party. The awarded bidder shall be solely

responsible for payment to the third-party company.

AS NEEDED BASIS

The City reserves the right to request items on an ‘as needed’ basis.

INDEMNITY

The Contractor shall, at Contractor’s own expense, protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, and

its officers, employees, agents, or representatives, from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, losses and

expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from the acts, omissions, or negligence of the

Contractor, or any of Contractor’s officers, employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractors, in any way

connected or otherwise related to their performance or nonperformance of this Contract.

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INSURANCE

When proof of insurance is required, it is to be carried out within the following parameters:

(A) Limits of liability and types of coverage required will vary depending on the specifications involved in the

project and the indemnification needs of the City as set forth in such individual project specifications.

(B) All certificates of insurance submitted to the Purchasing Officer, or his or her designee, must list the City

as an additional insured, and be delivered, either by facsimile transmission or mail, directly from the

issuing agent.

and their form acceptable to, the City Purchasing Officer, or his or her designee, respective of the

individual project specifications, prior to the issuance of any purchase order, purchase order contract,

written contract, or professional service.

TITLES AND FEES

All vehicles purchased by the City shall be titled to “City of Saginaw”. Contact the Purchasing Office for title and

license plate instructions.

FORM OF BIDS

(1) Bids submitted in response to any notice shall be submitted according to the following instructions, or the

bid may be disqualified.

a. Bids must be submitted on printed forms furnished by the City Purchasing Officer, or his or her

designee. Voluntary alternates may be attached to the bid form, if necessary.

b. Bids must be in ink or typewritten.

c. Bids must contain the bidder’s complete name, address, and telephone number.

d. Bids must be signed in ink and dated.

e. Bids must include delivery or completion time.

f. If an addendum (Form B02) is issued by the City, it must be signed, dated, and returned with bid.

g. An original bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the

total amount bid must be submitted with any bid in excess of $100,000. If the agreement is for

multiple years, each year should be combined to get your total cost. Facsimiles or copies of the

bid bond will not be accepted, and your bid will be disqualified if submitted in that manner.

h. All erasures or corrections to pricing information must be initialed in ink.

i. In case of a discrepancy between a unit price and its extension, the unit price will be considered

correct, and the bid will be recalculated to determine the amount bid. All additional errors will be

corrected, and the total bid will be adjusted to reflect the corrections.

j. All bids must be submitted to the City Purchasing Office by the date and time specified on bid

forms. The Purchasing Office is located at Saginaw City Hall in room #105.

k. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the “bid number” marked on the front.

l. Once a bid has been submitted, the bidder will not be allowed to withdraw, modify, or correct any

information.

m. The original bid and one (1) copy should be submitted.

(2) The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, or parts thereof, and to waive any

irregularities which do not materially affect the bid document or otherwise conflict with statute or

ordinance. Any rejections of bids shall be made only if there is a sound documented reason for the same.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	P2135-27
Bid Title:	WTP CHEMICALS - REBID OF HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID LIQUID
Category:	General Bids
Status:	Open

WTP CHEMICALS - REBID OF HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID LIQUID

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