Description
The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans issued a procurement for two quantities of liquid ferric sulfate, a water‑soluble iron chemical used in water‑treatment processes. Item 1 calls for approximately 200,000 lb to be delivered FOB to the Algiers Water Plant, and Item 2 calls for about 2,000,000 lb to be delivered FOB to the Carrollton Water Plant. Four vendors submitted bids for each item; the agency’s recommendation is to award both items to General Chemical – Performance Products LLC, with net prices of $129,160 and $1,291,600 respectively, for a total recommended spend of $1,420,760. The solicitation provides no submission deadline, pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or contact details, and only lists the bid opening date (August 15 2013) and posting date (October 17 2013).
• Scope: Supply and FOB delivery of liquid ferric sulfate to two municipal water plants.
• Quantity: 200 k lb (Item 1) and 2 M lb (Item 2).
• Recommended Vendor: General Chemical – Performance Products LLC (lowest net price).
• Total estimated contract value: $1.42 million.