Bellingham 36B-2026

Aluminum Sulfate (Liquid)

The City of Bellingham, Washington, specifically for its Water Treatment Plant located at 3201 Arbor Ct., Bellingham, WA 98225, is the government buyer procuring Aluminum Sulfate (Liquid) for water treatment purposes. The awarded vendor is Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, headquartered at 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 200, Parsippany, NJ 07054. The product awarded is potable water treatment grade liquid aluminum sulfate containing not less than 8% Al2O3 by weight, conforming to AWWA Standard B403-16, Section 4 & 5. The estimated annual quantity is approximately 180 tons. The product must meet National Sanitation Foundation Standard 60 and ANSI/AWWA B 403-24 standards. The contract requires delivery in 4,000 to 5,000 gallon shipments, unloaded pneumatically with a minimum lift of 15 feet, with the vendor supplying clean, dry air and appropriate fittings for transfer. Delivery is F.O.B. at the Water Treatment Plant address. The vendor must provide shipment analysis reports including percent Al2O3, dry weight of Al2(SO4)3, total water-soluble iron as percent Fe2O3, and water-insoluble matter as percent weight. Weight certificates from certified weighers and residual last carried certificates or clean-out certificates must accompany shipments. The City reserves rights to sample test, reject unsatisfactory product, and seek reimbursement for damages or cleanup costs caused by defective material. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year extensions, with price increases after the first year tied to the Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U West Region 12-month average. The vendor must comply with safety standards, provide pre-delivery notification, and adhere to security procedures at the Water Treatment Plant. Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC is the sole OEM/vendor mentioned, with product certifications and safety data sheets provided. The contract includes detailed safety, handling, and environmental requirements for the hazardous material aluminum sulfate.

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The City of Bellingham, WA, is requesting bids for the purchase and delivery of Aluminum Sulfate (Liquid) for the Water Treatment Plant located at 3201 Arbor Ct., Bellingham, WA 98225. Bids must be submitted in hard copy in a sealed envelope by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The City encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned firms to respond.

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