Opportunity
Massachusetts Needham Civic Plus #27DPW005G
Needham DPW Solicits Bids for Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
27DPW005G
NAICS
424690
The Town of Needham Department of Public Works is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of drinking water treatment chemicals to its Charles River Water Treatment Facility. - Government Buyer: - Town of Needham Department of Public Works (Public Services Administration Building) - Products Requested: - Hydrofluosilicic Acid - Estimated quantity: 2,200 gallons - Must comply with AWWA standards and ANSI/NSF Standard 60; affidavit of strength required - Maximum delivery: 700 gallons per shipment - Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (12.5% to 15%) - Estimated quantity: 12,000 gallons - Must comply with AWWA standards and ANSI/NSF Standard 60; affidavit of compliance and certificate of analysis required - Maximum delivery: 1,000 gallons per shipment - Sodium Hydroxide Solution (25%) - Estimated quantity: 130,000 gallons - Must comply with AWWA standards and ANSI/NSF Standard 60; affidavit of compliance required - Maximum delivery: 5,000 gallons per shipment - Calciquest (Ortho-Polyphosphate) Liquid - Estimated quantity: 25,000 pounds - Must comply with AWWA standards and ANSI/NSF Standard 60; affidavit of grade and percent by weight required - Delivered in 500-gallon bulk lots or 55-gallon drums - Notable Requirements: - All chemicals must meet American Water Works Association (AWWA) and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 certifications - Delivery to Charles River Water Treatment Facility in Needham, MA - Compliance documentation (affidavits, certificates of analysis) required for each chemical - Contract term is one year with an option for a one-year renewal at the Town's discretion - No specific OEMs or proprietary brands are mandated; open to all compliant suppliers
Description
The Town of Needham is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of drinking water chemicals. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) package is available starting April 23, 2026, at the Public Works Department office or online via the Town's website. Bids must be submitted by 1:30 PM on May 14, 2026, to the Public Works Department office. Bids will be publicly opened immediately after the deadline, and the Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor informalities.