City of Toledo PlanetBids #10009003

Supply and delivery of 3,000 tons of drinking-water-grade liquid carbon dioxide

The City of Toledo is seeking a multi-year supply of liquid carbon dioxide for drinking-water treatment at its Water Treatment Plant. - Government buyer: City of Toledo, Department of Public Utilities, Water Treatment Plant, Toledo, Ohio. - Product: Approximately 3,000 tons of liquid carbon dioxide; no part number, manufacturer, or supplier is specified. - Quality requirements: At least 99.97% CO₂ by weight; gas must be at least 99.5% CO₂, with no more than 5 ppm oil and 0.072% water. Product must be certified for drinking-water treatment under NSF/ANSI 60 and meet AWWA Standard B510-18 compliance requirements. - Delivery and documentation: Bulk deliveries must include a certified weight certificate or acceptable meter slips, uniquely identified tamper-evident seals, and a certificate of analysis. The certificate must report moisture below 20 ppm, total hydrocarbons below 50 ppm, and total sulfur below 0.5 ppm. - Delivery capability and safety: The supplier must be able to deliver up to 100 tons within five calendar days after five days’ notice. Specialized tank trucks must prevent leakage and contamination and have airtight unloading and metering equipment compatible with City facilities. Supplier personnel unload under City supervision; bidders must also provide the cost of a site safety inspection before the first delivery. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, manufacturer, or vendor is named in the opportunity. Potential suppliers include Airgas, Inc., Linde plc, Messer LLC, and Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.

Description

The City of Toledo is requesting bids for approximately 3,000 tons of liquid carbon dioxide for delivery to its Water Treatment Plant at 3040 York Street, Toledo, Ohio. The product is for drinking-water purification and must meet the stated composition and quality requirements, including NSF/ANSI 60 certification and specified delivery documentation. The contract is for up to three years, with an option for two one-year renewals, and bidders must submit responses electronically through PlanetBids. Required bid materials include a bid guaranty, signed contract, certification and compliance documents, customer references, delivery-capability information, and a Safety Data Sheet.

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