Award
Shelby County Water Services 2026-6-12672
Liquid Copper Sulfate
Recipient
Thornton, Musso, and Bellemin, Inc.
Award Amount
$11.00
Ceiling
$11.00
Awarded
July 13, 2026
Identifier
2026-6-12672
The government buyer is Shelby County Water Services, Alabama, specifically involving the Shelby County Commission and the office of the Chief Financial Officer. The awarded vendor is Thornton, Musso, and Bellemin, Inc., selected as the lowest responsive bidder for Liquid Copper Sulfate. Other vendors bidding included Univar Solutions USA, LLC and Hawkins, Inc. The product awarded is Liquid Copper Sulfate, used as an algaecide in drinking water treatment, certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 60 and permitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The product is specified as EarthTec or equal, with characteristics including 20% copper sulfate pentahydrate active ingredient and 80% inert ingredients, with a pH of 0.5 and specific gravity of 1.2. Estimated annual use is approximately 4,500 gallons, with deliveries made in totes or bulk to three specified Shelby County water treatment facilities located in Wilsonville and Childersburg, Alabama. Delivery must occur within seven working days of order, with vendor responsible for providing hoses and fittings for bulk offloading and cleanup of any spills. Billing is based on certified weight tickets and gallons delivered, with Shelby County Water Services requiring a purchase order for each order and tax exemption status. The contract period is 180 days from award with possible renewal up to three years. Unique contract requirements include compliance with Alabama immigration laws, economic boycott laws, and certifications such as Beason-Hammon and E-Verify. The bid opening and award process is managed by the Shelby County Chief Financial Officer's office in Columbiana, AL.
Description
Award for the supply of Liquid Copper Sulfate as an algaecide for water treatment, meeting specified chemical and delivery requirements.