# 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.

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