Evanston Township Granicus #26-39

Evanston seeks NSF-certified water filter pitchers and filters for multi-year supply

The City of Evanston, Illinois is seeking bids for the supply of point of use water filter pitchers and filters for residential use. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, Purchasing Office - Contact: Cheryl Stuart, Purchasing Specialist - Products Requested: - Water filter pitchers with 10-cup capacity - Must fit standard refrigerators - BPA-free construction - Certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 by NSF International - Each pitcher includes a filter lasting 6 months - Individually packaged with replacement instructions - Annual quantities: - 500 units in 2026 - 1100 units in 2027 - 1100 units in 2028 - 1300 units in 2029 - Unique Requirements: - All products must be tested and certified by NSF International to meet NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 standards - Electronic bid submission via DemandStar - Bid bond equal to 5% of contract amount required - City reserves right to award to local Evanston firm if their bid is within 5% of the lowest bid - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands named; open to all qualified suppliers - Notable OEMs likely to compete: - Brita, PUR, ZeroWater, Aquasana, and other manufacturers of NSF-certified water filter pitchers

Description

The City of Evanston, Illinois is soliciting bids for the procurement of point of use pitchers and filters. The products must be tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for a 3 year period. Bids are to be submitted electronically via DemandStar by 2:00 P.M. on September 1, 2026, with a virtual bid opening at 2:15 P.M. on the same day. The contract period extends through December 31, 2029, and a bid bond of 5% of the contract amount is required.

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