Product Requirements Contract for Liquefied Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

The City of Fresno is seeking a vendor to provide bulk, beverage‑grade liquefied carbon dioxide (CO₂) for its Water Division. The contract is a three‑year product‑requirements agreement with two optional one‑year extensions, and the vendor must meet stringent purity and dew‑point specifications, deliver to three designated water‑treatment sites, and maintain emergency inventory within 25 mi of City Hall. The successful bidder must submit a $1,000 bid deposit, comply with insurance and safety requirements, and provide an affidavit of compliance with each shipment. • Product: Liquefied CO₂, ≥ 99.8 % purity, dew‑point ≤ ‑67 °F (AWWA Grade I). • Delivery: F.O.B. destination to three Fresno water‑treatment facilities, 6 AM‑6 PM weekdays, with a 24‑hour emergency call line and 48‑hour response for emergency orders. • Contract term: 3 years (extendable to 5 years), fixed price first year, annual adjustments tied to the Producer’s Price Index for industrial gases. • Mandatory documentation: Bid proposal, $1,000 bid deposit, insurance certificates, local‑preference certification (if applicable), and affidavits of CO₂ compliance for each shipment.