Norfolk Opengov #11184-R-2026/MD

Five-year supply and delivery of powdered activated carbon for Norfolk water treatment plants

The City of Norfolk is seeking a five-year supply of powdered activated carbon for two municipal water treatment plants. - Government buyer: City of Norfolk, Utilities Department; Office of the Purchasing Agent. - Product requested: Powdered activated carbon (PAC), estimated at 800,000 lb (400 tons) per year—300 tons for Moores Bridges Water Treatment Plant and 100 tons for Kristen M. Lentz Water Treatment Plant. No part number or manufacturer is specified. - Product requirements: PAC must be NSF 61 certified, meet AWWA B600-16, have a minimum iodine number of 650, and be compatible with City equipment. - Delivery and handling: Supply is on an as-needed basis, generally in 25,000–40,000 lb shipments, with smaller emergency orders possible. Deliveries are generally due within five days of an order, and the delivery date must be provided within 24 hours. Trucks must support pneumatic unloading and have at least a 25-foot hose and a 2-inch quick-disconnect coupling. Drivers must be trained, carry the product safety data sheet, and use required PPE; the contractor is responsible for spill cleanup. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or prospective vendor is identified in the solicitation. - Term and pricing: The agreement term is five years. Pricing is generally firm, with annual adjustments potentially tied to the specified Producer Price Index and requested at least 60 days before an anniversary date.

Description

The City of Norfolk is soliciting bids to furnish and deliver powdered activated carbon for water treatment. The contractor will provide the chemical on an as-needed basis to the Moores Bridges Water Treatment Plant and Kristen M. Lentz Water Treatment Plant. Scope includes labor, equipment, materials, delivery, and safe unloading in accordance with the solicitation requirements. Bids must include a completed bid form and be submitted as one PDF.

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