Bid Number 2025-87 Invitation to Bid: Chemical for the Surface Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants.

The City of Florence is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a broad range of water‑treatment chemicals on an as‑needed basis for its surface water and wastewater treatment facilities. The contract is a one‑year initial term with up to four one‑year renewal options, and the City will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder (or multiple bidders per product). Vendors must provide unit pricing inclusive of South Carolina sales tax, carry required insurance, and loan chlorine cylinders at no charge. • Supplies include calcium hydroxide, hydrated lime, chlorine gas, hydrofluosilic acid, ferric sulfate, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, polymer (testing required), and sulfur dioxide. • Quantities are capped annually (e.g., up to 45,000 lb of calcium hydroxide, 5,565 chlorine cylinders, 4,500 gal of sodium hypochlorite). • Preference is given to local businesses and certified minority‑owned firms, with matching‑price rules allowing local/MBE vendors to compete even if initially higher.