Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR1026-105

Cedar Rapids liquid chlorine supply, delivery, and safety training

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a supplier for estimated annual liquid chlorine needs at three water and wastewater facilities, along with related safety and emergency-delivery support. - Government buyer: City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Department, including the Water Department and Water Pollution Control Facility; Purchasing Services is managing the bid, with the Finance Department’s Purchasing Services Division identified in the insurance requirements. - Products and quantities: Estimated total of 650 tons of liquid chlorine in ton containers: 170 tons for J Avenue Water Treatment Plant, 120 tons for Northwest Water Treatment Plant, and 360 tons for the Water Pollution Control Facility. These are estimates, not minimum purchase commitments. - No product part number or specific chlorine OEM is identified. - Named vendors: Bi-State Detergent Systems, Brenntag Great Lakes, LLC, and LINOH2O, LLC are listed as plan holders; that listing does not confirm they submitted bids or were selected. - Services requested: Separate pricing for two days of on-site safety training comprising four sessions, plus 24-hour emergency delivery capability. - Product and delivery requirements: Chlorine must be suitable for potable-water treatment and meet or exceed AWWA B301-10 and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 requirements, with certification documentation identifying the end supplier. Pricing is per ton, FOB destination, and includes supply, delivery, insurance, permits, testing, and related costs. Deliveries to the two water treatment plants require a self-unloading crane. - Notable supplier requirements: Bidders must provide municipal treatment-plant references, product specifications and certifications, and information on safety, emergency response, and training. Separate facility accounts and invoices are required. Chlorine ton-container valves must comply with Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 17. - Insurance: Required coverage includes general, automobile, and pollution liability, generally at least $3,000,000 at the specified limits, as well as workers’ compensation and employers’ liability. Required endorsements include City additional-insured status, preservation of governmental immunity, and advance notice of specified coverage changes. - Award and term: Award is to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, subject to the requirements; local preference provisions may apply. The initial term is one year, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement.

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of liquid chlorine in ton containers for its Water Department and Water Pollution Control Facility. Deliveries are to three locations: the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant, the Northwest Water Treatment Plant, and the Water Pollution Control Facility; the estimated combined annual quantity is 650 tons, for informational purposes only. The chlorine must meet AWWA B301 requirements and have ANSI/NSF Standard 60 certification, with suppliers providing product pricing, safety and emergency response information, and related documentation. The solicitation also requests pricing for two days of on-site safety training, and requires 24-hour emergency delivery capability.

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