City of Chicago #70287

Chicago Water Management Seeks Lignite Coal Based Powdered Activated Carbon for Water Purification

The City of Chicago's Department of Water Management is seeking bids for the supply of Lignite Coal Based Powdered Activated Carbon for use at the Jardine and Sawyer Water Purification Plants. - Government Buyer: - City of Chicago, Department of Water Management - Managed by Department of Procurement Services (Buyer: Melanie Polk-Stamps) - Product Requested: - 417 tons of powdered activated carbon, lignite coal based - Must meet AWWA B600-16 standards - Physical and absorptive properties required: - Moisture content ≤8% - Ash content ≤40% - Particle size: 99% passing No. 100 sieve - Minimum surface area: 500 m²/g - Iodine number ≥500 mg/g - Tannin value ≤350 mg/L - Free of harmful impurities - Delivery required to City of Chicago Water Purification Plants - Contract Details: - Blanket purchase agreement for 36 months - Optional 24-month extension (can be exercised as two 12-month terms or one 24-month term) - Pricing fixed for first 12 months; annual price adjustments based on Producer Price Index - Unique Requirements: - Product must be lignite coal based and meet strict water treatment standards - Encouragement (not mandate) for MBE/WBE/VBE participation - Delivery in bulk truckloads, F.O.B. Chicago - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified manufacturers of powdered activated carbon

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of Lignite Coal Based Powdered Activated Carbon required by the Department of Water Management of the City of Chicago. The contract term is 36 months with an optional 24-month extension. Bidders must submit their proposals via the City of Chicago's iSupplier eProcurement system by October 14, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2026, at City Hall Department of Procurement Services in Chicago, IL.

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