North Dakota Bismarck Civic Plus #1373

Bismarck water and wastewater treatment chemical supply

The City of Bismarck is soliciting suppliers for an estimated year’s supply of treatment chemicals for its water and wastewater operations. - Government buyer: City of Bismarck, North Dakota — Public Works Utility Operations. - Products and estimated requirements: - Pebbled quicklime: 4,000 tons. - Liquid phosphate blend: 60,000 lb. - Liquid chlorine: 300,000 lb. - Liquid sodium hypochlorite: 50,000 gal. - Liquid sodium bisulfite: 12,000 gal in the technical specifications; the bid form lists 15,000 gal. - Liquid ferric chloride: 100,000 gal. - Liquid fluorosilicic acid: 54,000 lb. - Liquid ammonium sulfate: 13,400 gal. - Food-grade liquid carbon dioxide: 900,000 lb. - Liquid calcium nitrate: two delivery groups of 25,000 gal each, for an estimated 50,000 gal total. - OEMs and vendors: No chemical manufacturers, OEMs, or suppliers are named in the solicitation. Bidders must identify product trade names and sources; no part numbers are specified. - Technical and delivery requirements: Products must meet applicable AWWA specifications and NSF/ANSI Standard 60 requirements. Chemical composition, purity, and other specifications vary by product. Delivery limits, locations, and response times also vary; examples include maximum 32.5-ton quicklime loads, up to two fluorosilicic-acid totes per delivery, and the ability to deliver chlorine frequently during peak summer demand. The carbon dioxide and quicklime requirements call for at least two source plants or quarries, respectively. - Estimated value: Approximately $1.3 million–$3.5 million, based on estimated quantities and typical bulk chemical pricing; the solicitation does not state a contract value, and actual purchases may vary.

Description

The City of Bismarck is requesting bids to supply treatment chemicals for calendar year 2027, including bulk pebbled quicklime, liquid phosphate blend, chlorine gas, sodium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfite, ferric chloride, fluorosilicic acid, liquid ammonium sulfate, liquid carbon dioxide, and liquid calcium nitrate. Bids must be submitted on the City-furnished form and comply with the IFB specifications and conditions. Bidders must provide a Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet, NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification, delivery capability documentation, and information about training and support. The solicitation states that deliveries are required at specified locations and that the City does not guarantee a specific purchase quantity.

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