Opportunity
Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-047
Bulk Fluorosilicic Acid Supply for City of Hot Springs Water Treatment Plants
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
HS-26-047
NAICS
424690
The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Utilities Department is seeking bids for a term contract to supply bulk Fluorosilicic Acid for potable water treatment at its facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Hot Springs, Utilities Department, Purchasing Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; bidders must supply Fluorosilicic Acid meeting strict certification standards - Products Requested: - Fluorosilicic Acid (H2SiF6), 23% solution strength, 79.2% active content - Estimated annual usage: 150,000 pounds - Delivered in bulk tankers, approximately 46,000 pounds per order to two water treatment plants - Must be certified for drinking water use per NSF/ANSI Standard 60 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Product must meet ANSI/AWWA B703-11 and Single Product Allowable Concentrations (SPAC) criteria - Vendors responsible for unloading, safe handling, and spill remediation - Required documentation: toxicological report, contaminant listing, safety data sheet, proof of product safety, certificates of insurance - Delivery within five working days of order; equipment must meet US DOT specifications - Contract includes escalation clause for price adjustments and is subject to annual budget approval - Strict adherence to safety, certification, and delivery protocols; liability for spills or improper discharges during delivery - Contract Term: - One year with four optional annual renewals
Description
The City of Hot Springs is soliciting bids for a term contract to purchase Fluorosilicic Acid for use as a direct additive in the potable water treatment process at its water treatment plant facilities. The required material is a 23% solution strength with 79.2% active content, certified suitable for contact with drinking water according to NSF/ANSI Standard 60. Deliveries will be made in bulk quantities to specified water treatment plants, with the vendor responsible for unloading and ensuring safe handling. The contract term is one year with four optional annual renewals, subject to budget approval.