Opportunity

El Paso Water Ionwave #RFP 14-26 Addendum 2

EPWater Solicits Technical Grade Methanol Supply and Delivery

Posted

May 17, 2026

Respond By

June 10, 2026

Identifier

RFP 14-26 Addendum 2

NAICS

424690

El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board (EPWater) is seeking proposals for the supply and delivery of Technical Grade Methanol for water treatment operations. - Government Buyer: - El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board (EPWater), Purchasing & Contracts Administration - Products Requested: - Technical Grade Methanol (minimum 99.8% purity, specific gravity 0.791-0.793, max 0.10% water content) - Estimated annual quantity: 200,000 gallons - Must be manufactured in the United States - Delivered in full tank loads (~7,500 gallons) to Fred Hervey Water Reclamation Plant, El Paso, TX - Must comply with ASTM, IMPCA, AWWA, OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards - Delivery requires certified weight tickets and certificates of analysis - Pricing: - Base Price (publicly published index price) for bulk methanol - Total Delivered Fuel Price per gallon (sum of mark-up and base price, excluding freight/taxes) - Owner's Allowance: - $100,000 set aside for unanticipated work at owner's direction - Notable Requirements: - Contract term is one year, with up to four one-year extensions and a possible six-month month-to-month extension - Price is firm for the first six months, with possible escalation thereafter - Vendors must provide references for similar or higher volume supply - Compliance with Texas Local Government Code and hazardous material regulations - All methanol must be delivered with proper documentation and meet strict safety and quality standards - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to all qualified U.S. methanol manufacturers and suppliers.

Description

EPWater is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide Technical Grade Methanol. The procurement is conducted via a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, with submissions accepted electronically or by sealed bid. The contract includes furnishing goods, supplies, equipment, and/or services as specified in the solicitation. The proposal deadline is June 10, 2026, and a pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026. The contract price is fixed for six months, and references from non-utility customers with similar or higher volume are acceptable.

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