# North Carolina eVP #377-IFB 2026-078

Union County Water seeks Sodium Hypochlorite 12% for water treatment via competitive bid and reverse auction

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 06, 2026
**Identifier:** 377-IFB 2026-078
**NAICS:** 424690

Union County, North Carolina is seeking qualified suppliers for Sodium Hypochlorite 12% Trade / 10% Weight for the Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant.
- Government Buyer:
  - Union County Procurement Department, Union County Water division
- Products Requested:
  - Sodium Hypochlorite 12% Trade / 10% Weight
    - Estimated annual quantity: 55,000 gallons
    - Delivered in 4,000 to 5,000 gallon tanker loads
    - Must meet ANSI/AWWA B300 standards and NSF certification for potable water use
    - Delivery is FOB destination to Monroe, NC
- Procurement Process:
  - Two-phase process: technical evaluation followed by reverse auction pricing
  - Competitive sealed bid in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-129.9
- Unique Requirements:
  - Strict chemical purity and certification standards
  - Packaging, labeling, and spill prevention requirements
  - No electronic bids; submissions by mail or hand delivery only
  - Contract term: one year with four one-year renewal options
  - Price adjustments at renewal based on Consumer Price Index
  - County may terminate contract with 60 days' notice
- No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity open to all qualified suppliers

### Description

Union County, North Carolina, through Union County Water, is soliciting technical, unpriced bid submissions from qualified suppliers for Sodium Hypochlorite 12% Trade / 10% Weight. The procurement will use a multi-step competitive sealed bid process with reverse auction pricing pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-129.9. Bids must be submitted by mail or hand delivery to the Union County Procurement Department by 9:00 AM local time on October 6, 2026. Electronic bids are not permitted and late bids will not be accepted.

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