Opportunity
Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004314
Minneapolis seeks bids for supply and delivery of liquid sodium hydroxide for water treatment
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
October 20, 2026
Identifier
0000004314
NAICS
424690
The City of Minneapolis Division of Water Treatment & Distribution Services is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of liquid sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) for municipal water treatment. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Department of Public Works, Division of Water Treatment & Distribution Services - Key contacts: Peter J. Pfister (Superintendent, Water Plant Operations), Paul Kranz (Procurement Office) - Products Requested: - Liquid sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) in two concentrations: - 30% weight concentration: approx. 300,000 dry pounds - 50% weight concentration: approx. 900,000 dry pounds - Delivery to Columbia Heights Membrane Plant and Fridley Filtration Plant - Product Requirements: - Must meet AWWA Standard B501 and be certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for drinking water treatment chemicals - Bidders must state the manufacturer and location of the product - Safety data sheets, product data sheets, and certificates of analysis required with each delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict security and delivery protocols: sealed shipments, pre-screened drivers, certified weight tickets, and documentation (bill of lading, certificate of analysis, scale certifications) - Product quality will be verified by City staff upon delivery - Compliance with City civil rights ordinances, non-discrimination, and affirmative action plans for contracts over $100,000 - No Small and Underutilized Business Program (SUBP) goals set for this contract - City reserves the right to split awards between concentrations and to accept or reject bids as needed - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named; bidders must identify their proposed manufacturer - Vendors: - No specific vendors are named; open to qualified suppliers of sodium hydroxide
Description
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of liquid sodium hydroxide for water treatment purposes. The contract covers a 12-month period starting approximately November 1, 2026, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The product is required in two concentrations, 30% and 50% weight percent, with estimated quantities of 300,000 and 900,000 dry pounds respectively. The sodium hydroxide must meet AWWA Standard B501 and be certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 60. Deliveries will be made to specified City water treatment plants with strict security and delivery protocols.