North Carolina eVP #354-RFB-27-01

Town of Cary Solicits Bids for 900 Dry Tons of Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide 50%) for Water Treatment

The Town of Cary, North Carolina, is seeking bids for the annual supply and delivery of 900 dry tons of liquid sodium hydroxide 50% (caustic soda) for its Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility. - Government Buyer: - Town of Cary, Purchasing Division - Contact: Kathryn McMillan, Assistant Purchasing and Contracts Manager - Products/Services Requested: - Liquid Sodium Hydroxide 50% (Caustic Soda) - Quantity: 900 dry tons annually - Must meet AWWA Standard B501-08 and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for potable water treatment - Delivered in bulk tanker trucks (approx. 4,000–4,500 gallons per load) with required safety and delivery equipment - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands named; bidders must specify the manufacturer in their proposal - Product must be domestically produced - Notable Requirements: - Product must be certified for potable water use - Bidders must provide MSDS, product specification sheet, certifications, and references from municipal water utilities - Only vendors registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) are eligible - Electronic bid submission only; no hard copies accepted - Contract includes options for two additional one-year extensions - Pricing must remain firm for the first 60 days, with possible CPI-U based adjustments for extensions

Description

The Town of Cary is seeking bids from qualified suppliers for the purchase of Caustic Soda for the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility. The solicitation requires suppliers to submit sealed bids electronically by August 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by July 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The procurement is governed by Town policy and North Carolina General Statutes, and only vendors registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal can respond.

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