Texas DIR/ESBD #RFB2026-10-01Chemicals

WTCPUA Solicitation for Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

The West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) is seeking bids for the supply of water and wastewater treatment chemicals to support its facilities in the Austin, Texas area. - Government Buyer: - West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) - Operations managed by Leonel Cruz - Products/Services Requested: - Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH): 12,000 gallons, liquid, 50% by weight, AWWA B403, ANSI/NSF 60 certified - Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (LAS): 16,000 gallons, liquid, 99%+ ammonium sulfate, AWWA B302, ANSI/NSF 60 certified - Cationic Polymer (equivalent to AQUALUM 3006): 3,800 gallons, high molecular weight, AWWA B451, ANSI/NSF 60 certified - Chlorine (1 Ton Cylinders): 125,800–251,600 pounds, compressed gas, 100% concentration - Chlorine (150 lb. Cylinders): 15,000–30,000 pounds, compressed gas, 100% concentration - Sodium Permanganate: 4,000 gallons, liquid, 20%+ concentration, AWWA B603, ANSI/NSF 60 certified - Orthophosphate: 4,000 gallons, liquid, AWWA B506, ANSI/NSF 60 certified - Notable Requirements: - All chemicals must meet current AWWA standards and be ANSI/NSF Standard 60 certified for drinking water treatment - Vendors must provide product specifications, Safety Data Sheets, Certificates of Analysis, and an Affidavit of Compliance - Delivery required to multiple treatment plants in Austin, TX, within 72 hours of notification; delivery costs included in bid - Verification testing by WTCPUA; non-compliant chemicals must be removed at supplier's expense - Bids awarded per item; bidders must submit prices for all items; agency may purchase from next-lowest bidder if needed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; AQUALUM 3006 referenced as a standard for cationic polymer - Delivery Locations: - Uplands Water Treatment Plant, Bohls Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lake Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (all in Austin, TX) - Contract Details: - One-year contract period with estimated annual quantities based on historical usage

Description

The West Travis County Public Utility Agency is soliciting bids for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals. The contract will establish prices for the period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Bids must be submitted sealed and are due by 12:00 PM CST on July 9, 2026. The chemicals will be delivered to specified treatment plants in the Austin, Texas area, and the agency reserves the right to award contracts based on best value and delivery capability.

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