Newport News Opengov #26-3538-3056

Aquatic Chemicals and Pool Supplies for Newport News Municipal Pools

The City of Newport News Parks and Recreation Department is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of aquatic chemicals and pool supplies to two municipal aquatic centers. - Government Buyer: - City of Newport News, Parks and Recreation Department - Office of Purchasing - Delivery Locations: - Brittingham-Midtown Aquatic Center (BMAC), 570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601 - SECRA Doris Miller Indoor Pool and Outdoor Splash Pad, 909 28th Street, Newport News, VA 23607 - Products Requested: - Bulk liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite, 12% or higher): 22,000 units - Calcium hypochlorite (75% available chlorine): 500 units - Calcium chloride flakes (83%+ pure): 5,000 units - Acid Magic (sulfuric-based acid) or city-approved equal: 64 (1-gallon), 60 (5-gallon), 450 (15-gallon) - Soda ash (prefer 50lb bags): 300 units - Sodium bicarbonate (100%, prefer 25lb or 50lb bags): 300 units - Sodium thiosulfate: 400 units - Carbon dioxide (CO2) tanks and bulk deliveries: 2 (600lb tanks), 10 (50lb spare tanks), 35,000 (bulk deliveries) - Medical-use oxygen cylinders (USB type, 424-liter): 24 units - Taylor Complete Service Test Kits and reagents (or city-approved equal): multiple types and quantities - A + B Epoxy Putty (14oz, no substitute): 10 units - Pool equipment parts: Whisper Flo strainer baskets, Hayward skimmer baskets, Blue-White flowmeters, CO2 regulators, pressure gauges, comparators - OEMs and Vendors: - Taylor Technologies (referenced for test kits and reagents) - Other OEMs may be proposed for equivalent products - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must supply all line items and deliver within five business days - Service facility must be within 30 miles of BMAC for emergency pickups - FOB destination pricing required - Compliance with insurance, licensing, and applicable laws - Price adjustments allowed based on Producer Price Index - Contract duration: one year with four renewal options

Description

The City of Newport News is soliciting bids from qualified firms to provide aquatic chemicals and supplies for the Brittingham-Midtown Aquatics Center and Southeastern Aquatics Center (SECRA) Doris Pool and Splash Pad. The contract includes delivery of various chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, acid magic, soda ash, and others, as well as non-chemical aquatic supplies. Delivery is required within five business days to specified pool locations, and the contractor must maintain a service facility within 30 miles of the main aquatic center for emergency supply pickup. The contract period is one year with four renewal options, and bidders must submit bids electronically by May 19, 2026.

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