Austin Afo #IFB 2200 BYS1057

Austin Solicits Filter Sand and Gravel for Water Treatment Plant

The City of Austin is seeking bids for a multi-year contract to supply and deliver filter media support gravel and filter sand for municipal water treatment operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Financial Services Department - Central Procurement - Products Requested: - Filter support gravel in three size ranges: - 3/8" to 5/8" (approx. 21 tons annually) - 3/16" to 3/8" (approx. 21 tons annually) - #8 mesh to 3/16" (approx. 21 tons annually) - Filter sand for Davis Water Treatment Plant (approx. 66 tons annually) - All products must be delivered in 1.5 or 2 ton super sacks - Technical and Compliance Requirements: - All filter media must comply with AWWA Standard B100 and be certified for drinking water contact per ANSI/NSF Standard 61 - Bidders must provide affidavits of compliance, product certifications, certificates of analysis (including sieve tests, specific gravity, uniformity coefficient, effective size, and manufacturer lot numbers), and Safety Data Sheets - Material must be hard, durable, siliceous, and free of impurities (clay, loam, organic matter, iron, manganese) - Services Requested: - Flat rate emergency delivery service for sand and gravel during regular, non-regular hours, holidays, or emergencies - Delivery and Performance: - Primary delivery location is the Davis Water Treatment Plant, 3500 W 35th Street, Austin, TX - Deliveries required Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 2 PM, with specific unloading and safety requirements - Notable Requirements: - Contract allows the City to add/remove departments and delivery locations at the same bid price - Encourages participation from small and local businesses - Insurance and wage theft ordinance compliance required - No specific OEMs or brand names are specified; bidders must meet all technical and certification standards.

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation For Bids (IFB) issued by the City of Austin for the supply and delivery of filter media support gravel and filter sand. The contract allows the City to add or delete departments and locations as necessary at the same bid price. The purpose is to provide filter sand and gravel that comply with applicable specifications and standards for use in water treatment. The solicitation includes requirements for certifications, safety data sheets, and compliance with drinking water standards.

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