The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California PlanetBids #RFB-RB-472481

Bulk Supply of 23% Fluorosilicic Acid for Water Treatment Plants

This opportunity involves the supply and delivery of bulk 23% fluorosilicic acid (FSA) for water treatment at multiple Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) facilities. - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) - Serves 26 member agencies and approximately 19 million people - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Notable vendors include EnerChem Engineering LLC, Pencco, Inc., and Univar Solutions USA LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Bulk 23% fluorosilicic acid (FSA), 23-27% concentration by weight - Estimated quantities: approximately 20,000 tons and 4,000 tons - No specific part numbers provided - Certified laboratory reports for FSA (required for first delivery, every six months, and after significant process changes) - Additional unloading charges for time exceeding two hours per delivery - Unique or Notable Requirements: - FSA must be certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for drinking water treatment chemicals - Manufacturer and any repackaging facilities must hold valid NSF 60 certification at bid submission - FSA must conform to AWWA Standard B703-24 or stricter applicable standards - Deliveries to be made to multiple MWD water treatment plants, including: - Robert B. Diemer Water Treatment Plant (Yorba Linda, CA) - R. A. Skinner Water Treatment Plant (Winchester, CA) - H. J. Mills Water Treatment Plant (Riverside, CA) - Joseph Jensen Water Treatment Plant (Granada Hills, CA) - F. E. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant (La Verne, CA) - Strict safety, delivery, and documentation protocols required (e.g., spill prevention plans, driver training, certificates of analysis) - Incentives for small, disabled veteran, and regional business participation - Contract Duration: - Five years, or one year with four optional annual renewals - **No minimum or maximum guaranteed quantities; demand may vary

Description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of bulk 23% fluorosilicic acid (FSA) to various water treatment plants within its service area. The contract duration is five years or one year with four optional annual renewals. Bidders must be registered to obtain the bid documents and submit responses electronically. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for the FSA quality, delivery requirements, safety protocols, and documentation. The estimated quantities include 20,000 tons and 4,000 tons of FSA, along with certified lab reports and additional unloading charges.

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