Opportunity
El Paso Water Ionwave #RFP 30-26
EPWater Solicits Proposals for Quicklime Supply and Delivery (RE-BID)
Posted
April 19, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
RFP 30-26
NAICS
327410
El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board (EPWater) is seeking proposals for the supply and delivery of Quicklime (calcium oxide, CaO) for water treatment operations in El Paso, Texas. - Buyer: El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board (EPWater), Purchasing & Contracts Administration - Product Requested: Quicklime (CaO) meeting ANSI/NSF Standard 60 and AWWA Standard B202 - Estimated annual quantity: 2,600 to 5,000 tons - Owner's allowance for unanticipated additional quantities (unit cost up to $250,000) - Product must contain at least 90% available calcium oxide, 99% passing 1/4-inch sieve, and a slaking rate of 40°C temperature rise in three minutes - Delivery to multiple EPWater facilities in El Paso, including John T. Hickerson and Fred Hervey Water Reclamation Plants - All delivery charges must be included in the unit cost - Strict unloading, safety, and testing protocols required (including safety data sheets and certificates of analysis) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers - Notable requirements: - Compliance with ANSI/NSF 60 and AWWA B202 standards - Flexible contract quantities to ensure continuous operation - Evaluation based on experience, cost, and reliability - Submission of required compliance and conflict of interest forms - Contract term: One year with up to four one-year extensions, plus possible month-to-month extension if needed
Description
El Paso Water is soliciting proposals for the supply of Quicklime (CaO) that meets the latest ANSI/NSF Standard 60 and AWWA Standard B202. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled and a live-streamed bid opening. Bids can be submitted electronically or as sealed bids by mail or delivery. The contract includes estimated annual quantities with provisions for adjustments as needed during the contract period.