# Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR1026-107 Addendum 1

Cedar Rapids seeks delivery of pebble and ground quicklime for three facilities

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** PUR1026-107 Addendum 1
**NAICS:** 327410

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking delivered quicklime for its water-treatment and pollution-control operations.
- **Government buyer:** City of Cedar Rapids Water Department and Water Pollution Control Facility; Purchasing Services. Delivery is required at J Avenue Water Treatment Plant, Northwest Water Treatment Plant, and Water Pollution Control Facility.
- **Products and estimated quantities:**
  - 13,800 tons of 3/8-inch pebble quicklime: 6,500 tons for J Avenue, 3,500 tons for Northwest, and 3,800 tons for the Water Pollution Control Facility.
  - 750 tons of ground (fine) quicklime for the Water Pollution Control Facility.
- **OEMs and suppliers named:** **Mississippi Lime Company** (identified as the current supplier; also referenced as MLC), **CARMEUSE LIME**, **Graymont Western Lime Inc**, and **Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc.** Other named suppliers or plan holders are AB Group Inc, Bi-State Detergent Systems, BWC Excavating, LC, Hydrite Chemical Co, Motion Industries, NewTrail Environmental, and Prentice Logistic Partners LLC. ConstructConnect and La Crosse Builders Exchange are also listed as plan holders; these mentions do not indicate an award or endorsement.
- **Product requirements:** Both products must contain at least 90% calcium oxide by weight and meet AWWA B202-02, including subsequent revisions or corrections. Bidders must provide chemical and sieve analysis, quality assurances, guaranteed content specifications, and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 certification identifying the end supplier as the certified agent.
- **Delivery and other notable requirements:** Bids must cover all three facilities and include 24-hour emergency delivery. New suppliers that have not served the City within the previous five years must provide a product sample; the City may also require a pilot test consisting of two representative loads totaling 50 tons. Quantities are estimates, not guaranteed minimum purchases. Pricing must be per ton and include delivery and related costs; no price escalation is allowed during the initial term. Separate facility accounts and invoices are required, and an eligible Linn County business may qualify for the Buy Local preference.
- **Performance term:** One-year initial contract, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement.

### Description

The City of Cedar Rapids Water Department and Water Pollution Control Facility are requesting electronic sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of 3/8 pebble quicklime and ground (fine) quicklime. The anticipated 2027 quantities are approximately 13,800 tons of pebble quicklime and 750 tons of ground quicklime for three facilities; these estimates are not minimum purchase requirements. The products must meet specified quality and ANSI/NSF Standard 60 certification requirements, and delivery must be available to all three locations, including 24-hour emergency delivery service. The initial contract term is anticipated to run from January 1 through December 31, 2027, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement.

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