Description
The City of Valdosta is soliciting sealed bids for an annual supply contract of water‑treatment chemicals for its municipal water‑treatment plant. The contract covers multiple chemicals (caustic soda, sulfuric acid, hydrofluorosilicic acid, liquid oxygen, bulk industrial crude solar salt, F‑35 blended phosphate, sodium hypochlorite solution, and sodium bisulfite) with an initial one‑year term (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027) and up to four optional one‑year renewals. Quantities are estimated (e.g., ~500 gal/month of caustic soda, ~25 tons/month of sulfuric acid, ~700 gal/month of hydrofluorosilicic acid, etc.). Deliveries are to be made FOB Valdosta, GA, to the water‑treatment plant and two wastewater plants, between 7 AM‑2 PM, with the supplier responsible for safe handling of hazardous materials. The City will pay via a purchasing card or monthly invoice; the bid must be sealed, include the bid number on the envelope, and be submitted by Oct 15 2026.
• Invitation to Bid #13‑27 for water‑treatment chemicals
• Start of bidding: Sep 21 2026; deadline: Oct 15 2026 (10:00 AM EST)
• One‑year contract beginning Jan 1 2027, with four optional renewals
• Scope includes eight distinct chemicals with specified purity, packaging, and delivery requirements
• Delivery location: 3863 Guest Rd., Valdosta, GA (main plant) and two WWTPs
• Supplier must provide MSDS, chemical analysis, and comply with OSHA and DOT regulations
• Payment via City Purchasing Card or monthly invoicing; no delivery or fuel charges to the City
• Award to the lowest responsible bidder for each chemical line item
• Contact: Teresa Davis, Purchasing Agent ([email protected], (229) 259‑3521)