# Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-068

As-needed liquid poly aluminum chloride supply for Hot Springs water and wastewater treatment

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** HS-26-068
**NAICS:** 325180

The City of Hot Springs is seeking an as-needed supply of liquid poly aluminum chloride (PAC) for municipal water and wastewater treatment.
- **Government buyer:** City of Hot Springs, Arkansas — Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Utilities Department.
- **Product and reference brand:** Liquid basic poly aluminum chloride (PAC), with **DelPAC 1842** named as the reference product; approved equals may be offered. No manufacturer or supplier is identified by company name in the provided materials.
- **Requested pricing lines:**
  - Tote-bin delivery: quantity 1 for pricing purposes; bins are approximately 273 gallons each, and a typical order is four totes.
  - Bulk delivery: quantity 1 for pricing purposes; approximately 45,000 pounds (3,924 gallons) per load.
  - A separate attachment also identifies “POLY ALUMINUM CHLORIDE (PAC) - TC” without a stated quantity or further specifications.
- **Requirements:** Meet the specified chemical requirements, AWWA B408-25, and NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 for drinking-water treatment chemicals, including a maximum use level of 250 mg/L. Deliveries are required within five days of an order to the wastewater treatment plant in Hot Springs; pricing must include freight and delivery charges.
- **Documentation and quality:** Provide a safety data sheet or equivalent, certified product analysis and compliance affidavit, liability insurance certificate, and hazardous/toxic-substances disclosure. Each delivery must include a weight ticket or bill of lading, safety data sheets, and a signed chemical certificate of analysis. The City may test products and reject nonconforming deliveries at the supplier’s expense.
- **Additional priced items:** The bid requests initial startup costs, if applicable (including tank cleaning or lining), and disclosure of any other costs during the contract term.
- **Ordering and term:** Orders are as needed, with no guaranteed purchase quantity. The initial term is one year, with up to four additional 12-month terms subject to annual budget approval and annual renewal unless canceled with written notice.

### Description

The City of Hot Springs is seeking bids for a term contract to purchase liquid basic poly aluminum chloride (PAC), used as a coagulant/flocculant in municipal drinking-water and/or wastewater treatment. The product must meet the listed chemical and quality specifications, including applicable AWWA B408-25 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 requirements; DelPAC 1842 or an approved equal is specified. Pricing is requested per liquid pound for tote-bin and bulk deliveries, with delivery within five days of order notification to the wastewater treatment plant. The contract term is one year with four additional twelve-month terms, subject to annual budget approval; orders will be placed as needed.

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