Opportunity
Newport News Opengov #27-1446-3103
Bulk Liquid Sodium Hydroxide Supply for Newport News Waterworks
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
27-1446-3103
NAICS
424690
The City of Newport News Waterworks division is seeking a supplier for bulk Liquid Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) to support water treatment operations. - Buyer: City of Newport News Waterworks - Product requested: Liquid Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), 25% solution by weight (+/- 0.5% tolerance) - Estimated annual quantity: 484,000 lbs - Delivered in increments of 44,000 lbs - Must meet ANSI/AWWA B501-25 (or later) and NSF Standard No. 60 - Delivered to facilities with 2" quick-connect fittings - Delivery requirements: - Standard orders: within 5 days - Emergency orders: within 24 hours - Contract duration: 1 year, with four 1-year renewal options and a possible 6-month extension - Notable requirements: - Compliance with IT security policy - Submission of W-9 form - References for similar work required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is open to qualified chemical suppliers able to meet technical and delivery specifications
Description
The City of Newport News is seeking bids for the provision of Liquid Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) on an as-needed basis for Newport News Waterworks. The scope includes providing bulk 25% sodium hydroxide meeting ANSI/AWWA standard B501-25 or later and NSF Standard No. 60 compliance, with an estimated annual quantity of 484,000 lbs delivered in 44,000 lbs increments. Delivery is to infrastructure with 2" quick-connect, with normal delivery within 5 days and emergency delivery within 24 hours. The contract duration is 1 year with 4 renewal options and possible extension up to 6 months.