Bid - Bulk Water Treatment Chemicals Bid

CITY OF TUSCALOOSA PURCHASING OFFICE
P.O. BOX 2089 2201 UNIV. BLVD. INVITATION TO BID
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35403 TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
BID TITLE
BID NO.
BULK WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS 9045-090926-1
PAGE 1 OF BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT 2:00 PM, CST ON SEPTEMBER 09, 2026, IN THE OFFICE OF THE ISSUE DATE
15_PAGES PURCHASING AGENT, 2201 UNIVERSITY BLVD. TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401 AND MAY NOT
BE WITHDRAWN FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER SUCH DATE & TIME. 08/24/26
Vendor Information
MAYOR
WALTER MADDOX (SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR)
COUNCIL MEMBERS ___________________________________________________
JOSEPH EATMON, SR. KIP TYNER C o m p a n y N ame (Please Print)
RAEVAN HOWARD JOHN FAILE
RICHARD HENRY CASSIUS LANIER ____________________ ______________________
LEE BUSBY Phone Number Point of Contact
PURCHASING AGENT
AMANDA GANN ___________________________________________________
Email Address
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF INVITATIONS TO BID
1. PREPARATION OF BIDS
Bids will be prepared in accordance with the following:
(a) Our enclosed Bid forms are to be used in submitting your bid.
(b) All information required by the Bid form shall be furnished. The bidder shall print or type his name and manually sign the schedule
and each continuation sheet on which any entry is made.
(c) Unit prices shall be shown and where there is an error in extension of price, the unit price shall govern.
(d) Proposed delivery time must be shown and shall include Sundays and holidays.
(e) Bidder will not include federal taxes nor State of Alabama sales, excise, and use taxes in bid prices as the City is exempt from
payment of such taxes. An exemption certificate will be signed where applicable upon request.
(f) Bidders shall thoroughly examine the drawings, specifications, schedule, instructions and all other contract documents.
(g) Bidders shall make all investigations necessary to thoroughly inform themselves regarding plant and facilities for delivery of
material and equipment as required by the bid conditions. No plea of ignorance by the bidder of conditions that exist or that may
hereafter exist as a result of failure or omission on the part of the bidder to make the necessary examinations and investigations,
or failure to fulfill in every detail the requirements of the contract documents, will be accepted as a basis for varying the
requirements of the City or the compensation to the vendor.
(h) Bidders are advised that all City Contracts are subject to all legal requirements provided for in the Purchasing ordinance and/or
State and Federal Statutes.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES
(a) Any manufacturer's names, trade names, brand name, or catalog numbers used in specifications are for the purpose of describing
and establishing general quality levels. SUCH REFERENCES ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE RESTRICTIVE. Bids will be considered for any
brand which meets the quality of the specifications listed for any items.
(b) Bidders are required to state exactly what they intend to furnish, otherwise they shall be required to furnish the items as specified.
(c) Bidders will submit, with their proposal, data necessary to evaluate and determine the quality of the item(s) they are
bidding.
3. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
(a) All bids must be sealed, which means a bid must be enclosed in an envelope or package that is securely closed, not viewable
without opening, and labeled as instructed. The envelope must be sealed in a way that reveals any tampering. If using an outer
shipping package, the inner envelope must still be sealed and clearly labeled.
(b) See INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS for detailed instructions about submitting a sealed bid. Telegraphic bids will not be considered.
4. REJECTION OF BIDS
(a) The City may reject a bid if:
1. The bidder misstates or conceals any material fact in the bid, or if,
2. The bid does not strictly conform to the law or requirement of bid, or if,
3. The bid is conditional, except that the bidder may qualify his bid for acceptance by the City on an "all or none" basis, or a "low
item" basis. An "all or none" basis bid must include all items upon which bids are invited.
(b) The City may, however, reject all bids whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the City. The City may also waive any minor
informalities or irregularities in any bid.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF INVITATIONS TO BID
5. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
(a) Bids may not be withdrawn after the time set for the bid opening for a period of time as specified.
(b) Bids may be withdrawn prior to the time set for the bid opening.
6. LATE BIDS OR MODIFICATIONS
(a) Bids and modifications received after the time set for the bid opening will not be considered.
(b) Modifications in writing received prior to the time set for the bid opening will be accepted.
7. CLARIFICATIONS OR OBJECTION TO BID SPECIFICATIONS
If any person contemplating submitting a bid for this contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of the specifications or other bid
documents of any part thereof, he may submit to the Purchasing Agent on or before five (5) days prior to scheduled opening a
request for clarification. All such requests for information shall be made in writing and the person submitting the request will be
responsible for its prompt delivery. Any objection to the specifications and requirements as set forth in this bid must be filed in
writing with the Purchasing Agent on or before five (5) days prior to scheduled opening.
8. DISCOUNTS
(a) Bidders may offer a cash discount for prompt payment; however, such discounts shall NOT be considered in determining the
lowest net cost for bid evaluation purposes. Bidders are encouraged to reflect cash discounts in the unit prices quoted.
(b) In connection with any discount offered, time will be computed from the date of receipt of supplies or services or from the date a
correct invoice is received, whichever is the later date. Payment is deemed to be made on the date of mailing of the check.
9. SAMPLES
Samples, when required, must be submitted within the time specified at no expense to the City of Tuscaloosa. If not destroyed or
used up during testing, samples will be returned upon request at the bidder's expense, unless stated otherwise in Special
Conditions or Specifications. Each individual sample must be labeled with bidder's name and manufacturer's brand name and
number.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT
(a) The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based upon the following factors: quality;
conformity with specifications; purpose for which required; terms of delivery; transportation charges; dates of delivery.
(b) The city reserves the right to accept and award item by item, and/or by group, or in the aggregate, unless the bidder qualifies his
bid by specified limitations. Re Par.4(a)3.
(c) Prices quoted must be FOB Destination to Tuscaloosa with all transportation charges prepaid unless otherwise specified in the
Invitation to Bid.
(d) A written award of acceptance (Purchase Order), mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder shall result in a binding
contract.
(e) The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year from the date of the Purchase Order hereof and shall automatically
renew each year for up to two (2) years for a total maximum contract term of three (3) years from the date of execution hereof,
unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provision herein provided. However, either party may elect not to renew the contract
by giving the other party thirty (30) days written notice prior to the anniversary date, in which event the contract shall terminate
on the anniversary date.
(f) Prices shall remain firm for the first ninety (90) days of the contract. Thereafter, the Contractor may request a price adjustment no
more frequently than once during any consecutive ninety (90) day period. Any request for a price increase must be submitted to
the City in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the requested effective date and must include documentation sufficient to
demonstrate that the requested increase is directly attributed to increase in the Contractor's cost of providing the goods or
services under the contract. Acceptable supporting documentation may include manufacturer or supplier price change notices,
current and prior manufacturer or distributor price sheets, supplier invoices, documentation of increased freight or transportation
costs, or published industry pricing indices applicable to the goods or services provided. The City may require additional
documentation reasonably necessary to evaluate the request. The percentage of any requested increase shall not exceed the
percentage of the Contractor's documented cost increase applicable to the goods or services for which the adjustment is
requested. The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to approve or reject any requested price adjustment. No price
adjustment shall become effective without prior written approval by the City. Price decreases resulting from reductions in
manufacturer or supplier pricing, raw material costs, freight or transportation costs, or other applicable market conditions shall be
passed on to the City.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF INVITATIONS TO BID
11. DELIVERY
(a) Deliveries are to be FOB Destination unless otherwise specified in the Invitation to Bids.
(b) Deliveries are to be made during regular business hours.
12. CONDITION OF MATERIALS AND PACKAGING
All items furnished must be new and free from defects. No others will be accepted under the terms and intent of this bid. All
containers shall be new and suitable for storage or shipment, and price bid shall include standard commercial packaging.
13. CLAIMS
Successful bidder(s) will be responsible for making any and all claims against carriers for missing or damaged items.
14. LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bidders shall comply with all local, state, and federal directives, orders and laws as applicable to this bid and subsequent
contract(s). Bidders must be eligible to do business in the State of Alabama pursuant to Title 10A of the Code of Alabama. Contract
award to purchase the materials covered in this Invitation to Bid and the purchase contract shall be construed and governed by
the laws of the State of Alabama and each party hereto agrees to be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts if the State of
Alabama.
15. PROVISION FOR OTHER AGENCIES
Unless otherwise stipulated by the bidder, the bidder agrees when submitting his bid to make available to all City agencies,
departments, and in-city municipalities the bid prices he submits, in accordance with the bid terms and conditions, should any said
department, agency, or municipality wish to buy under this proposal.
16. COLLUSION
The bidder, by affixing his signature to this proposal, agrees to the following: "Bidder certifies that his bid is made without previous
understanding, agreement, or connection with any person, firm, or corporation making a bid for the same items and is in all
respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action".
17. VARIANCE IN CONDITIONS
Any and all special conditions and specifications attached hereto which vary from General Conditions shall have precedence.
18. TERMINATION
Termination for Convenience. The City may, at its sole discretion and for its convenience, terminate this Agreement in whole or in
part at any time by providing thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be entitled to payment for
goods delivered or services accepted satisfactorily performed through the effective date of termination.
Termination for Cause. The City may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, immediately upon written notice if the
Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract, fails to delivery within the
time specified, or otherwise commits a material breach of the Agreement. Termination under this section shall not limit any other
rights or remedies available to the City under the contract or applicable law.
19. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither Party will be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to events not foreseeable to the parties at the time of the
execution of this Agreement including, but not limited to: fire, flood, earthquake, act of God, declared war upon the United States
of America, an act of terrorism against the Vendor against the City of Tuscaloosa or against the United States government, or
official United State Government actions that make it physically or legally impossible to fulfill the terms of this agreement and
related quotes and orders.
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BULK WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS Bidder Company Name
BID NO. 9045-090926-1 Bidder Signature
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The General Conditions of Invitations to Bid and any Special Conditions stated shall be considered as part of the specifications
of the bid.
ADDENDUM
Any addenda issued for this bid will be posted on the City of Tuscaloosa website at http://www.tuscaloosa.com/bids.
It is the responsibility of the bidder to check this page for any addendums before submitting their bid.
HOW TO ASK QUESTIONS
Any questions concerning the bid process and/or specifications should be directed to https://bit.ly/ContactPurchasing.
CONTRACT START DATE
The anticipated contract start date is early October 2026.
QUANTITIES
Quantities identified in this solicitation are estimates provided for bid evaluation purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee of
any minimum or maximum quantities. Purchases will be made on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term based on the
City's actual operational requirements.
PRICING
All Bid Prices shall be final, all-inclusive delivered prices as specified on the Bid Response Form. The awarded Bid Price shall include all
costs and charges necessary to furnish and deliver the applicable item in accordance with solicitation. No charges or fees in addition to
the awarded Bid Price will be permitted or paid by the City.
ORDERING
The City will issue a blanket Purchase Order to the awarded Contractor(s) for the contract term. Chemicals will be ordered on an as-
needed basis by authorized City personnel through individual release orders made by telephone or other authorized methods.
The City will provide as much advance notice as reasonably practicable and will generally attempt to provide at least seven (7)
calendar days' notice prior to the requested delivery date. Operational conditions, chemical usage, emergencies, or other
circumstances may require delivery on shorter notice.
The Contractor(s) shall maintain sufficient product availability and delivery capability to fulfill the City's requirements throughout the
contract term and shall be capable of making shipment within forty-eight (48) hours following a City request when operational needs
require expedited delivery.
The Contractor(s) shall promptly notify the City of any circumstances that may affect product availability or the Contractor's ability to
meet requested delivery date(s).
Unless otherwise expressly stated in the Specifications for an individual chemical, there shall be no minimum order quantity or
minimum order amount.
DELIVERY LOCATIONS
Chemicals shall be delivered, as specified by the City at the time of order, to one of the following facilities:
Ed Love Water Treatment Plant Jerry Plott Water Treatment Plant
1125 Jack Warner Parkway, Northeast 2101 New Watermelon Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-1056 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-4617
205-248-5630 205-248-5630
The Contractor is responsible for confirming the acceptable delivery location prior to the shipment. Delivery to an incorrect facility
shall not constitute delivery in accordance with the contract.
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BULK WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS Bidder Company Name
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
DELIVERY
Deliveries shall be made on the date and within the delivery timeframe specified by the City when the order is placed.
Unless otherwise authorized by the City, deliveries must be made between the hours of 7:00am - 3:00pm, CST, Monday - Friday,
with no deliveries received on City observed holidays without prior authorization from the City. The City's observed holidays are at
https://www.tuscaloosa.com/holidayschedule. Early, late, after-hours, or weekend deliveries shall not be made without prior
authorization from the City.
Delivery drivers will coordinate deliveries with designated Water Treatment Plant personnel and will check in with City personnel
upon arrival and before beginning any unloading activity. Before unloading, the driver and designated City personnel shall verify that
the chemical being delivered corresponds with the order and that the product is being delivered to the correct receiving tank or
designated unloading location.
All drivers and delivery personnel shall comply with applicable laws and regulations and all City safety, security, check-in, and
unloading procedures while on City property.
DELIVERY EQUIPMENT AND PACKAGING
The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, hoses, fittings, couplings, pumps, lift-gate equipment, or other delivery equipment
specifically required by the Specifications for the chemical being delivered.
Tank trucks, totes, drums, bags, and other containers shall be suitable for the chemical being transported and shall be clean,
compatible with the product, and maintained in a condition that will prevent contamination of the chemical.
Any chemical-specific requirements concerning shipment size, packaging, container type, hose length, couplings, unloading
equipment, or minimum delivery quantity shall be as stated in the appliable Specifications.
DELIVERY DOCUMENTATION
Each shipment shall be accompanied by all documentation required by the applicable Specifications. Where required for the
chemical being delivered, documentation shall include a certified weight ticket showing gross, tare, and net weights and/or a
laboratory analysis or Certificate of Analysis demonstrating compliance with the applicable chemical specifications. Required
documentation shall identify the shipment to which it applies and shall be provided to City personnel at the time of delivery.
Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the City refusing or conditionally accepting the shipment pending
verification of compliance.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT
Each awarded Contractor shall provide and maintain current twenty-four (24) hour emergency contact information for use by the
City in the event an emergency shipment is required or an issue arises involving the Contractor's product or delivery. The Contractor
shall promptly notify the City whenever the emergency contact information changes.
PRODUCT QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE
All chemicals furnished under the contract shall comply with applicable Specifications and required certifications throughout the
contract term. Products supplied for use in the treatment of drinking water shall comply with the applicable ANSI/NSF Standard 60
certification requirements and other standards identified in the Specifications. The City reserves the right to inspect, sample,
analyze, or otherwise verify any chemical delivered under the contract for compliance with the Specifications.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
NONCONFORMING OR CONTAMINATED PRODUCT
The City may reject any chemical that does not conform to the Specifications, is contaminated, is delivered in an unacceptable
container or transport vehicle, or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of the contract.
If a chemical is determined to be nonconforming or contaminated, the Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the City:
1. Promptly remove the unacceptable product and replace it with product meeting the Specifications;
2. Clean or remediate affected tanks, equipment, piping, or other facilities to the extent the contamination or damage resulted
from the nonconforming product or the Contractor's delivery; and
3. Reimburse the City for reasonable costs directly resulting from the delivery of the nonconforming or contaminated product,
as permitted by the contract and applicable law.
Replacement of rejected product shall be completed within the timeframe required by the City based upon operational needs.
Rejection, removal, replacement, or acceptance of corrective action by the City shall not waive or limit any rights or remedies available
to the City under the General Conditions, the contract, or applicable law.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
For each chemical bid that is required by the Specifications to be certified for use in drinking water treatment, the Bidder shall submit
with it bid documentation demonstrating current certification in accordance with the applicable NFS/ANSI/CAN Standard 60
requirements. Documentation shall identify the chemical or product being offered and shall be issued by the appropriate, accredited
certification organization.
Failure to provide required certification documentation with bid response may result in rejection of the bid for the applicable
chemical. The Contractor shall maintain all required certifications throughout the term of the contract shall provide updated or
additional certification materials to the City as requested.
LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bidders do not need a City of Tuscaloosa Business License, Certificate of Authority from the Alabama Secretary of State, nor E-Verify
certification to submit a bid, but will need to provide this information (as applicable) prior to issuance of Purchase Order. Upon
notification of award, the successful bidder will have 10 business days to provide requested compliance documents. Failure to obtain
and maintain these requirements through contract term may result in rescinding of bid award and/or contract termination.
Awarded bidder may be required to obtain a City of Tuscaloosa business license to provide goods and/or services in response to this
bid and subsequent contract(s). Inquiries regarding business license requirements should be directed to the City's Revenue Division
at (205) 248-5200. Failure to obtain and maintain the required city business license(s) may result in rescinding of bid award and
contract termination.
If the successful bidder's principal place of business is out-of-state, vendor may be required to have Certificate of Authority to do
business in the State of Alabama from Secretary of State prior to issuance of Purchase Order. Vendors are soley responsible for
consulting with Secretary of State.
Successful bidders may be required to provide verification of enrollment in the E-Verify program. Additional information may be found
at https://immigration.alabama.gov/.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
NOTICES AND CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE
Upon awarding the contract, the following individual will serve as the designated point of contact.
The designated point of contact will oversee and facilitate Contract administration and compliance and scheduling coordination.
For City of Tuscaloosa:
Name: Steven Shaw
Title: WTP Operations Manager
Email: sshaw@tuscaloosa.com
Phone: 205-248-5904
Important: This information is for use after the bid award. During the bid submission and evaluation process, all inquiries must follow
the communication procedures outlined herein. Unauthorized communication with City employees outside this process may result in
bid disqualification.
INVOICING
Payment terms of Net30. Invoices shall be emailed to accountspayable@tuscaloosa.com and must include:
* Vendor name and address
* Purchase Order (PO) number
* Unique invoice number and invoice date
* Detailed description of goods provided
* Total invoice amount
PAYMENT
Payment terms of Net30.
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BULK WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS Bidder Company Name
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Bid Submission Requirements
1. Completed Bid Forms - Use the forms included herein to submit your response.
a. Use the provided fillable PDF version of the bid forms.
b. All forms must be completed in full and returned in the original format. Do not reformat, rearrange, or recreate the bid
forms.
c. Each page that requires a signature must be signed by an authorized representative.
d. Signature fields are intentionally not prefilled in the PDF. It is the bidder's responsibility to sign each applicable page after
completing the fillable fields.
i. Acceptable methods include wet ink (handwritten) or a verified digital signature.
ii. Typed names without authentication are not sufficient.
e. Bids that are incomplete, unsigned, or submitted with altered forms may be deemed non-responsive and rejected.
2. Supporting Documentation - Include any technical literature, specifications, or other documentation as outlined in this IFB.
3. Additional Required Items - Submit any other required items, such as forms, samples, or documents requested in this IFB.
4. W-9 Form - Include a completed and signed IRS Form W-9. A blank template is available at: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.
5. Acknowledged Addenda - If applicable, include all completed and signed addenda.
a. It is the bidder's responsibility to monitor the City's official website for issued addenda. www.tuscaloosa.com/bids
6. Bid Submission Methods and Bid Envelope Instructions as detailed below MUST be followed.
Bid Submission Methods
Bidders must choose one of these four bid submissions listed below:
1. Electronic Submission
Bidders may submit complete bid packages as PDF files at: www.centralbidding.com.
For technical assistance, contact Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814 or support@centralbidding.com.
2. Commercial Delivery Service (e.g., UPS, FedEx, DHL)
Bidders may submit sealed bids using a commercial delivery service (e.g., UPS, FedEx, DHL).
Physical Delivery Address for Commercial Delivery Service
Amanda Gann, Purchasing Agent
City of Tuscaloosa
2201 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
3. Delivery by USPS Mailing Method
***Important Note on USPS Mailing Method:
Do not use standard USPS First-Class or regular stamped mail. Bids submitted this way will not be accepted.
*If using the U.S. Postal Service, the bidder MUST SELECT a USPS service that includes both tracking and signature confirmation (e.g.,
Priority Mail with Signature Confirmation).
*The City is not responsible for misrouted or delayed USPS mail, and late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstance.
Mailing Address for USPS is different than the other delivery methods. Address for USPS delivery is
Amanda Gann, Purchasing Agent
City of Tuscaloosa
PO Box 2089, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
4. Hand Delivery
Bidders may hand-deliver sealed bids to the security desk at the City Hall complex. Entry is located on the 4th level of the Intermodal
Facility parking deck, accessible from 7th Street beside Government Plaza. Security will notify Purchasing staff.
Hand Delivery Address
Amanda Gann, Purchasing Agent
City of Tuscaloosa,
2230 7th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, CONTINUED
Bid Envelope Instructions
1. Outer Envelope Labeling Requirements
a) Outer Envelope MUST HAVE THE WORD "BID" prominently displayed somewhere on the outside envelope
b) Outer Envelope MUST HAVE Bidder's name and address
c) Outer Envelope MUST HAVE Bid Title (found on Page 1 of this document)
d) Outer Envelope MUST HAVE the Date and Time of the Bid Opening (found on Page 1 of this document or as revised by an issued
Addenda)
2) Additional Notes
a) One bid per sealed envelope
b) Allow adequate delivery time
c) Improperly packaged, labeled, or misrouted envelopes may result in bid rejection
Bid Opening
The bid opening is open to the public and may be attended in person.
* Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the date, time, and location specified on Page 1 of this IFB (or as amended via
addendum).
* Only the names of bidders and total base bid amounts (if applicable) will be announced at the opening. Detailed evaluations or
award decisions will not be made at that time.
* Bids received after the official deadline will be marked late and returned unopened.
* Bidders are responsible for ensuring that their bids are received by the deadline. No exceptions will be made for late deliveries
regardless of the cause.
Bid results will be:
* Posted as a preliminary bid tabulation on the City's website following the opening, which are advertised at
www.tuscaloosa.com/bids.
*
Any changes to the bid submission deadline or opening schedule will be issued through a formal Addendum, which are advertised at
www.tuscaloosa.com/bids. Bidders are responsible for monitoring the website for updates.
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BULK WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS Bidder Company Name
BID NO. 9045-090926-1 Bidder Signature
SPECIFICATIONS
All chemicals furnished under this contract shall be uncontaminated and suitable for their intended use in municipal drinking
water treatment. Unless otherwise specifically stated for an individual chemical, chemicals used in the treatment of potable
water shall be certified in accordance with the applicable requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60, Drinking Water
Treatment Chemicals - Health Effects.
Where an AWWA standard is identified for a chemical, the product furnished shall comply with the applicable standard, latest
revision. Chemical-specific requirements concerning concentration, composition, packaging, shipment size, delivery equipment,
Certificates of Analysis, laboratory analyses, certified weights, and other technical requirements are stated under the applicable
item below.
ITEM 1 - FLUOROSILICIC ACID
Product Requirements
Fluorosilicic Acid shall conform to AWWA B703, latest revision, and the applicable drinking water treatment certification
requirements stated above.
The product shall be furnished at a solution strength of approximately 20% to 30% H 2 SiF 6.
Shipments containing less than 20% H 2 SiF 6 will not be accepted.
Delivery Configuration
Product shall be delivered in suitable rubber-lined or plastic lined transport tank trucks in loads of approximately 2,250 or 4,500
gallons, as required by the City.
The Contractor shall provide a two (2) inch Weco fast coupling and fifty (50) feet of suitable hose for unloading.
Shipment Documentation
Each shipment shall be accompanied by:
* Laboratory analysis identifying the actual percentage of H 2 SiF 6 ; and
* Certified weight ticket showing gross, tare, and net weights
Estimated Annual Usage
Approximately 150 tons.
ITEM 2 - LIQUID SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA 50%)
Product Requirements
Liquid Sodium Hydroxide shall conform to AWWA B501 latest revision, and the applicable drinking water treatment certification
requirements stated above.
Each shipment shall contain not less than 50% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) by weight.
Delivery Configuration
Product shall be furnished in suitable full tank-truck loads of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 gallons, as ordered by the City.
For bulk delivery, the Contractor shall provide a two (2) inch Weco fast coupling and fifty (50) feet of suitable hose.
Shipment Documentation
Each shipment shall be accompanied by:
* Laboratory analysis identifying the actual percentage of NaOH; and
* Certified weight tickets showing gross, tare, and net weights, when applicable.
Estimated Annual Usage
Approximately 250 tons.
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