Description
The City of Cincinnati is soliciting bids for the supply of powdered activated carbon to be used by the Greater Cincinnati Water Works for water‑treatment applications. The contract is a non‑routine, as‑needed purchase with a base period of one year (Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2028) and up to two optional one‑year renewals. Bidders must submit electronic bids, a one‑pound sample with a Certificate of Analysis, a notarized compliance affidavit, safety data sheet, and required insurance documentation. Pricing must be firm for the initial year, with a maximum 5 % price adjustment allowed in renewal years. Delivery will be in ~20‑ton truckloads to the Richard Miller Treatment Plant, with the contractor providing air‑slide unloading equipment. Evaluation criteria include cost‑effectiveness in removing target organics, price, compliance, delivery time, and ordering ease.
• Electronic bid submission via City’s Vendor Self‑Service portal (deadline Oct 29 2026).
• Sample submission (1 lb) with COA required by bid due date.
• Contract period: Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2028 (12 months) with up to two 12‑month extensions.
• Delivery in 20‑ton shipments, air‑slide hopper unloading; contractor supplies unloading equipment.
• Compliance with ANSI/NSF 60/61 and Ohio Admin. Code 3745‑83‑01; notarized affidavit required.
• Pricing firm for first year; up‑or‑down adjustments capped at 5 % per renewal year.
• Evaluation based on organic‑removal cost effectiveness, price, spec compliance, delivery schedule, and ordering simplicity.