Austin Afo #IFB 2200 CSH1061

Austin Water Bulk Liquid Aluminum Sulfate Supply for Wastewater Treatment

The City of Austin, through its Austin Water department, is seeking suppliers for bulk liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) to support phosphorus removal at multiple wastewater treatment plants. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Austin Water (AW) - Financial Services - Central Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Liquid aluminum sulfate (alum), 47%-49% concentration, water-soluble, compliant with AWWA B403 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60 - Estimated annual quantity: 179,200 gallons (delivered in bulk) - Minimum inventory: 9,000 gallons at each distribution center - Deliveries to four specified wastewater treatment plants in Austin - Approximate delivery volume per order: 4,000 gallons - Emergency delivery service (within 24 hours) - Additional service, maintenance, or repairs related to alum supply - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; open to all qualified manufacturers, authorized dealers, or suppliers - Notable Requirements: - Supplier must be a manufacturer, authorized dealer, or supplier and maintain required inventory - Distribution facility must be within 500 miles of Austin, with an alternate facility identified - Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and NSF approval required with each delivery - Alum must not be repackaged; must be delivered FOB destination, prepaid and allowed - References from three Texas municipal wastewater facilities required - Emergency delivery capability (within 24 hours) must be available - Encouragement of small and local business participation, but no MBE/WBE subcontracting goals - Contract term: initial 24 months, with up to three 12-month extensions (up to 60 months total)

Description

The purpose of the contract is to provide liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for use at Austin Water's wastewater treatment facility. The alum will be added to the mixed liquid stream at the end of the activated sludge process to chemically react with and precipitate soluble phosphorus from the wastewater. This contract involves supplying liquid aluminum sulfate with specific quality and delivery requirements. The solicitation includes detailed instructions, insurance requirements, and submittal requirements for prospective bidders.

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