185 - Solar Salt for Water Softeners at Various Water Plants

The City of Cleveland is soliciting bids to supply high‑purity solar‑salt (chemical‑grade sodium chloride) for use in water‑softener systems at four municipal water‑treatment plants. The vendor must provide 50‑lb moisture‑proof bags, palletized (50 bags per pallet), and deliver “as‑needed” via flat‑bed truck. The total anticipated quantity is 4,000 bags, with a maximum purchase‑order ceiling of $28,000. Bids must include all shipping and handling costs in the unit price, and the award will be based on the lowest price combined with the fastest delivery time. Mandatory compliance documents (Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Disclosure, Wage‑Theft/Payroll‑Fraud Disclosure, MSDS) must accompany the bid. • 4,000 bags of solar‑salt (≈ 200,000 lb) at 99.1 % NaCl, packaged in 50‑lb bags. • Delivery to four water‑treatment plants on an “as‑needed” basis, flat‑bed truck, FOB delivered. • Maximum contract value $28,000; PO valid for one year or until funds are exhausted. • Evaluation: lowest unit price (including freight) plus shortest delivery lead time. • Mandatory attachments: Northern Ireland disclosure, wage‑theft disclosure, MSDS, and standard terms.