Ames Ionwave #2026-125

City of Ames Solicits Bids for Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite Supply and Delivery

The City of Ames, Iowa is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite to support its Water and Pollution Control Department and Electric Department operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Water and Pollution Control Department and Electric Department - Procurement managed by the Finance Department, City Hall - Products/Services Requested: - Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) - Estimated 88,000 gallons per year, with an optional renewal for a second year (total up to 176,000 gallons) - Deliveries required weekly to Ames Water Plant (1800 East 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010) and Ames Power Plant (200 East 5th Street, Ames, IA 50010) - Product must meet ANSI/AWWA B300-18 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certifications - Chemical requirements: at least 130 g/L available chlorine, pH >12, max 0.15% insoluble matter, and strict limits on nickel, copper, and chlorate content - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Each shipment must include a certificate of manufacture date - Vendors must provide quarterly certification and analytical reports - Strict delivery security protocols: tamper-evident seals, chain of custody documentation, and advance delivery notification - Compliance with City of Ames specifications and tax considerations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers able to meet technical and security requirements

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite to be used by the Water and Pollution Control Department and the Electric Department. The contract pricing will cover the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for an additional one-year extension through June 30, 2028. The product must meet specific ANSI/AWWA and NSF standards and be delivered to designated city facilities. Bidders must submit their responses by May 8, 2026, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.

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